The general objective of this study was to assess the leadership practices in Early Childhood Carernand Education Center in the case of â€˜Abadoâ€™ area of Yeka Sub City. To achieve this objective, arndescriptive survey research was employed, and both quantitative and qualitative data wererncollected. The quantitative data were gathered through a questionnaire from 15 preschool headrnteachers/teachers and 15 preschool facilitators and supervisors from Wereda Education Office.rnThe qualitative data were gathered through interviews from Early Childhood Care and Educationrncenter management committee members and parents in the area. It has been found out that thernparticipation of both females in preschool facilitation and supervision and males in terms ofrnleadership were high. A considerable portion of facilitators and supervisors as well as principals/rnhead /teachers still need to be certified, though they were experienced. Safety for children,rninclusion for disability, safe drinking water, shortage of qualified teachers and externalrnGovernment body interference reflected as a challenge. Meanwhile, building strong relationshipsrnwith local and international NGOâ€™s, providing professional need based training, leadershiprnencouragement and facilitation on teamwork, raising awareness on national policy frameworkrnand strategic operational plan, can be appreciated. The study also identified that leaders at allrnlevels articulate a collective vision, but there were some identified gaps in setting direction &rnencourage staff to achieve the expected goals. Based on the findings the study reflects a democraticrninstructional leadership style with some limitations.