U.E. Ikhielea

Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a vital role in the cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of young children. One effective way to enhance quality learning in early childhood settings is through strong collaboration between parents and educators. This study examined the role of early childhood education in fostering collaborative leadership between parents and educators, with emphasis on shared responsibility, effective communication, and mutual tA descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised early childhood educators and parents from selected pre-primary schools. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to assess the level of parent teacher collaboration, the roles of collaborative leadership, challenges affecting partnerships, and strategies for strengthening collaboration in early childhood educationrust in supporting children’s holistic development.