Rashid, MamunurAli, Shabnam Barkat2023-01-192023-01-1920222022-08ID: 20357011http://hdl.handle.net/10361/17778Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-42).This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Early Child Development, 2022.This paper informs the degree of parental awareness of pre-primary education by analyzing the parental awareness and viewpoint regarding pre-primary education along with understanding the factors that influence their awareness and perception. This was a qualitative study which used two methods of data collection- focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The focus groups were done with parents of ECE children. These parents were categorized into two groups based on their income level where one group was from a humble and wealthy background to gain an understanding of their perspective and knowledge regarding preschool education. The study revealed relevant stakeholder viewpoints, expectations and hiccups regarding the existing pre-primary education system of the country. Such revelations hold the potential to contribute to bringing a key change in improving the quality and accessibility of education being provided. The findings suggest significant heterogeneity between private and public pre-primary centers concerning facilities and resources. The numbers in awareness and understanding also indicate a gap due to financial status and accessibilities.50 Pagesen-USBRAC University thesis reports are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission.Pre-Primary EducationParentsAwarenessAccessibilityFinancial StatusChild development.Education and state.Educational policy.Thesis