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    Management of Resources and Its Influence on Development among Children in Public Early Childhood Education Centers in Nakuru County, Kenya
    (International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, 2025-02) Cheptoo, Cynthia; Itegi, Florence
    Countries around the world have realized the significance of early years, and this is why much effort has been directed toward early childhood education. The Sustainable Development Goal 4.2.2 envisages that by 2030, all boys and girls should have access to quality, relevant and equitable early childhood education. Child development and early learning aim to provide a foundation throughwhich later learning and lifelong process is established. However, most studies have revealed that most public preschools still face the challenge of inadequate resources. This research, therefore, aimed at assessing the management of resources and their influence on development among children in public early childhood centers of Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. The study sampled 17 schools through simple random sampling, a sample size of 17 headteachers through simple random sampling, and 34 teachers through purposive sampling. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used for data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as the frequencies and percentages and output presented in the form of tables and figures. Qualitative data was analyzed via content analysis and presented thematically in the form of narratives. The findings revealed the need for adequate management of physical facilities, instructional resources, play materials and teacher management for effective child development. The findings prompted recommendations on the need for constant supervision of the existing physical facilities, the importance of secured funding for ECDE schools to enable the purchase of instructional and play resources and the need to have a clear policy on teacher recruitment.
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    Management of resources and its influence on Development among learners in public early childhood Education centers in Nakuru County, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2025-08) Cheptoo, Cynthia
    Countries around the world have realized the significance of early years and is why much efforts have been directed to the early childhood education. The Sustainable Development Goal 4.2.2 envisages that by 2030, all boys and girls should have access to quality, relevant and equitable early childhood education. However, most studies have revealed that public preschools still manifest a challenge of proper management and utilization of resources. This research study aimed at assessing the management of resources and its influence on development among learners in public early childhood centers of Kuresoi South, Nakuru County. The research was guided by the following objectives: To establish the management of physical facilities and its influence on development among learners in public ECDE centers; To establish the management of instructional materials and its influence on development among learners in public ECDE centers; To determine the management of play equipment and its influence on development among learners in public ECDE centers; To establish the management of teachers and its influence on development among learners in public ECDE centers. The study was guided by the Team Interaction Process theory of 1964.The study utilized the concurrent mixed method research design. The target population for the study was 170 public centers, 170 head teachers and 340 teachers. The study sampled 17 schools through simple random sampling and a sample size of 17 head teachers through simple random sampling and 34 teachers through purposive sampling. Questionnaires and observation checklists were used for data collection. Validity of the tools was assessed through face and content validity while reliability tested through internal consistency using the Cronbach’s alpha. Piloting was conducted in two schools. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as the frequencies and percentages and output presented in form of tables and figures. Qualitative data was analyzed via content analysis and presented thematically in form of narratives. The findings on management of physical facilities showed that age appropriate, safe and adequate classroom and sanitation facilities supported cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing of a child. The findings on instructional resources illustrated that provision of enough curriculum materials supported intellectual development of a child. The findings on provision of play materials showed that investing in play equipment greatly influenced development of social and gross motor skills. The findings on teacher management indicated that proper remuneration and good working conditions led to job satisfaction among teachers. The research study recommended the need for constant supervision of the existing physical facilities, the importance of secured funding for ECDE schools to enable purchase of instructional and play resources and the need to have a clear policy on teacher recruitment and remuneration.