The purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of Early Childhood Carernand Education in Addis Ababa, specifically Arada Sub-City government kindergartens. Based onrnthe purpose of the study, the access and the sufficiency and efficiency nature of key inputs andrnmanagement practices, the practice of major stakeholdersâ€™ participation on the ground overallrnpractices and challenges encountered of the programme underway assessed . To this end,rndescriptive survey method was used for the study using both quantitative and qualitativernapproaches, however more emphasis to quantitative approach. Data were gathered from 11rnkindergartens through various means from 11 principals (1 not responded), 77 teachers (2 notrnresponded), 44 parents/guardians and 2 pre-primary education experts. Data instruments werernquestionnaire, Focus Group Discussion, interview and observation. The data gathered throughrninterview and focus group discussion were transcribed, analyzed, and triangulate withrnquantitative data where necessary and appropriate. In addition, different documents werernconsulted and summarized and described deeply. The findings of the study showed that thernsample kindergartens are not that much conducive for all children such as narrow classes, greatrnnumber of children in the classes, low Participation of parents, and stakeholders, Lack ofrntraining principals, teachers, experts and parents/guardians are great barriers to implementrnEarly childhood Care and Education. Absences of experience sharing of kindergartens, limitedrnsupport system of supervision and collaboration of stakeholders are the other barriers of thernkindergartens .Finally based on the findings and discussions made some helpful suggestionsrnhave been recommended