Objectives The purpose of this study is to inquiry on how the R. Steiner’s idea of Kollegium system could be applied for and operated by the field of early childhood institutions which are mostly based on play-based curriculum. Methods This study conducted in-depth interviews for 16 weeks with 4 head teachers and 4 classroom teachers who worked in each different child-care cooperatives. Results The results of this study were summarized below. First, this study found that the Kollegium which is based on R. Steiner’s Waldorf school philosophy made possible to operate the early childhood centers by overcoming the difficulties among the teachers. Second, in order to operate daycare centers with Kollegium, the teachers are very important element to keeping with collegial colleagues and collaboration with the parents. Finally, the freedom and reasonability for teachers are critical elements to implement the play-based curriculum for young children and play-flushed educational surroundings. Conclusions Conclusively, it is expected that this study will be able to contribute the fields of early childhood education to implement authentic play-based early childhood education by emphasizing teachers’ subjectivity with empowering their ownership in the institutions.
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