The Role of Non-Governmental Finances on Pre-School Children's Cognitive Achievements in Nakuru North Sub County, Kenya

Abstract

The non-governmental organizations play a critical role in the education sector in the country. This is especially so in the marginalized communities and amongst the vulnerable groups. The non-governmental organizations efforts are often with a view of sealing any lapses that are available within the governmental funded public education system. Within the early childhood education sector, the non-governmental organizations play a critical in the provision of the learning materials and as infrastructural support. The purpose of this study was to establish the role of nongovernment finances on pre-school children’s cognitive achievements in Nakuru North Sub County, Kenya. The results obtained on the influence of Non-Governmental finances on Pre-school children's cognitive achievements showed that the role of Non-Governmental finances on Pre-school children’s cognitive achievements include, but not restricted to employing teachers and support staff. The study also noted that Non-Governmental Organizations have also played critical roles in policy development, strategic planning, high-level advocacy and capacity strengthening of ECDE centres. The researcher recommended that there is need for the government to encourage the participation of the non-governmental organizations in early childhood education.