Welcome to the website of the Department of Early Childhood Education

The department’s research concentrates on different dimensions of process quality in early childhood learning environments (family, day care center) and their relevance for child development. Another topic is the transition from day care center to primary school.

Further, organizational aspects and their impact on pedagogical quality are examined.

Main Areas of Research

• Quality and quality-development in early childhood education
• Evaluation research
• Transition from day care center to primary school

For more about our research, click here.