OPTIMALISASI ADMINISTRASI DAN MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN

Abstract

Early Childhood Education (ECE) administration and management are the main pillars in forming a quality foundation for children's development. However, in reality, various obstacles are still found, such as limited human resource competence, inadequate infrastructure, and manual administrative systems. This study aims to describe the current conditions of ECE administration and management, identify the obstacles faced, and explain optimization efforts and their influence on improving educational quality. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach through library research. Data sources are derived from secondary data, including books, journals, and other relevant literature. Data were analyzed using descriptive-analytical techniques to obtain a systematic and comprehensive overview of institutional management. The results show that the optimization of ECE administration and management includes the management of student data, curriculum, and structured lesson planning. Such optimization is proven to have a positive effect on improving educational quality through enhanced data orderliness, effective institutional management, quality of the learning process, and increased public trust in the institution. The implementation of professional and systematic management is the primary key for ECE institutions in facing structural challenges and infrastructure limitations to achieve expected quality standards.