Elements of Management of the Kindergarten – Local Community Partnership

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10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_12How to use a DOI?

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early education; kindergarten–community partnership; educational partnership management; family involvement; local community; preschool education; collaborative learning; social integration; inclusive education; quality in education

Abstract

The paper analyzes the management of the educational partnership between kindergarten, family, and the local community, emphasizing its role in improving the quality of early education and supporting the harmonious development of preschool children. Starting from the theoretical foundations of early education, the study highlights the importance of collaboration among educational institutions, families, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, health services, and other community actors. The article underlines that effective partnership management involves communication, coordination, shared responsibility, resource mobilization, and the development of coherent educational strategies adapted to children’s needs and community realities. Special attention is given to the role of kindergarten as a central institution in promoting socialization, inclusion, prosocial behavior, and contextualized learning experiences. The paper also emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, multidisciplinary cooperation, and community resources in creating a supportive educational environment. The findings suggest that kindergarten–local community partnerships represent a strategic condition for inclusive, efficient, and child-centered early education, contributing to the formation of autonomous, responsible, and socially integrated individuals.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Elena-Lucia Mara
AU  - Maria Marcu
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/07/31
TI  - Elements of Management of the Kindergarten – Local Community Partnership
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership for K-12 Education Excellence (LEADK12 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 188
EP  - 197
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-599-7_12
ID  - Mara2026
ER  -