Children have a fundamental right to live and learn in conditions that promote their holistic development. Early Childhoold Development centres (ECDC)comprise one of the immediate social and physical environments (Bronfenbrenners, 1986/1989 microsystems) that influence this development. The ECDC therefore should be manned by motivated teachers and have adequate learning materials, equipments and facilities. Consequently, communities are expected to participate in provision of the necessary inputs. Earlier findings implied low community participation in support of children in ECDC, as opposed...