Projects & Programs
140 Children Begin their journey with ECEE
Negussay Ayele Preschool Program is in full bloom in Debre Tabor, Ethiopia. On a daily basis children’s laughter, joy, confidence and engagement in their learning continues to inspire us. We play to play and to learn.
500 Children at Shimbit Outdoor Classroom
From rolling tires to spirited soccer matches and traditional Gebeta games, this space demonstrates how outdoor play becomes a powerful learning area for children.
Two Meals a Day
Early Childhood Education Ethiopia understands the critical role of nutrition in children’s care, education and development. ECEE provides two fresh hot meals for 140 children daily.
Current Events and Updates
Welcoming Vistors
ECEE warmly welcomes visitors throughout the week. The Negussay Ayele Center has drawn local government officials, regional education representatives, mayors, staff from local colleges and universities, public health officers, and many more. We are encouraged by their eagerness to engage with ECEE, supporting and collaborating on various projects.
Parent and Community Engagement
We consistently engage with our parents, advisory board, and community representatives to foster meaningful dialogue, gather valuable insights, share best practices, and identify areas for improvement, ensuring that every parent feels acknowledged and valued.
Support our Award Winning work
- We build high-quality, sustainable early learning programs for children in resource-neglected areas.
- Our whole-child approach nurtures cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development.
- We integrate indigenous education systems and local cultural practices, making learning meaningful and relevant.
- Play is our curriculum driver, supporting exploration, creativity, and developmental growth.
- We embed the tenets of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into every classroom to help children build resilience, empathy, and confidence.
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Early Childhood Education Ethiopia is a 501 (c) (3) organization with federal tax ID number (EIN) 84-4243275