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The Organization and Challenges of Childcare Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

This scoping review synthesizes peer-reviewed literature on early childcare services across sub-Saharan Africa, examining provider types, regulatory frameworks, curricula, and operational challenges. The findings highlight significant gaps in informal sector oversight and structural funding, offering vital evidence for regional ECE policy reform.

early learning childcare services early childhood education and development
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Kenya’s Informal Childcare Facilities: Preliminary Evidence and Policy Recommendations

This situation analysis examines the quality, challenges, and developmental impact of unregulated informal childcare facilities serving low-income households in Kenya. It highlights the implications for early cognitive development, women's economic participation, and the need for supportive policy frameworks.

disadvantaged children early childhood policy cognitive development
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