(African Journals Online, 2011) Alabi, A. T.1; Ijaiya, N. Y. S.
This paper examined the existing management strategies for funding Early Childhood
Education (ECE) in Nigeria with a view towards its better funding and sustenance. It recognised the
commitment of the Nigerian Governments and the support of the community, individuals and
foreign sponsors in funding ECE programmes. It argued that, nevertheless, much more needs to be
done towards providing adequate funds for quality teachers/ caregivers, supply of appropriate
facilities and stimulating learning materials as well as supervision of ECE programmes. Towards
this end, increased government allocations, sustained international support, financial allocation to
ECE teacher training institutions, equity funding and cost-sharing strategies were recommended.
