Parents’ Perceptions of Preschool Education in To’lemo Village
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https://doi.org/10.26877/paudia.v15i3.3815Keywords:
Parental Perception, Early Childhood Education, Kindergarten, Rural CommunityAbstract
Kindergarten is an important part of Early Childhood Education (ECE) that supports children’s development. Although previous studies indicate that parents generally have positive perceptions of ECE, limited research explains why these perceptions do not always lead to decisions to enroll children in kindergarten, particularly in rural communities. This study aimed to analyze parents’ perceptions of kindergarten education and the factors influencing their decisions in To’lemo Village. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed with five parents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings showed that most parents had positive perceptions of kindergarten education; however, these perceptions did not always result in enrollment decisions due to economic conditions, limited educational access, school distance, transportation constraints, and limited parental time. The findings demonstrate that parental decisions are influenced not only by perceptions but also by contextual factors, enriching the literature on ECE in rural communities.
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