Kindergarten Education: Compliance, Effectiveness and Practices

Kindergarten Education is a critical component of early childhood education, where children learn essential skills and behaviors that prepare them for lifelong learning. The study assessed the compliance, effectiveness, and practices of schools in implementing Kindergarten Education, focusing on how well educational standards are met and the impact of these practices on the overall learning experience for young children. This employed a mixed method approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. This involved 102 Kindergarten teachers and 60 school administrators from the Division of Roxas City. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire, checklist and interviews with the teachers and administrators. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient were the statistical tools used to analyze and interpret the gathered data. The findings revealed that the extent of compliance in Kindergarten Education across curriculum, instruction, assessment, learning spaces, and teacher qualifications was very high. The curriculum received the highest mean. The lowest mean was in teacher qualification. Furthermore, it confirmed a very high compliance level across all key areas, as evaluated by teachers. The curriculum had the highest mean, followed by instruction, then assessment. The extent of effectiveness of Kindergarten Education was classified as very high. The standard deviations for administrators and teachers indicated a consensus on Kindergarten Education’s effectiveness. The extent of practices in implementing Kindergarten Education for both school administrators and teachers was very high. The standard deviations for administrators and teachers inferred a strong consensus on the effectiveness of these practices. There were relationships among compliance, effectiveness, and practices, showing statistically significant correlations. The strongest correlation existed between effectiveness and compliance. There was a moderate correlation between effectiveness and practices. The relationship between practices and compliance showed the importance of robust educational practices in meeting regulatory standards. Overall, the study highlighted the successful implementation of Kindergarten Education in Roxas City, while identifying areas for improvement, such as teacher professional development and mentoring initiatives.