Abstract
This chapter aims to explore the provision of early childhood education (ECE) in Indonesia. It explores an overview of ECE in the country marked by the division between formal and nonformal ECE. This chapter argues how, on the one hand, the distinction serves as a vehicle to increase children’s enrollment rates in ECE; on the other hand, it has perpetuated inequalities between ECE centers, including inequities in teachers’ welfare and the centers’ quality. The chapter also discusses issues related to curriculum, the notion of quality, teachers’ professional development programs, leadership, and the governance system. Despite the initiatives taken by the government, ECE in Indonesia is still facing many challenges, including problems related to inclusion and equity and the increasing pressure of neoliberalism.KeywordsEarly childhood educationIndonesiaFormal and nonformal ECEInclusionEquityNeoliberalism
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