The purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of Early Childhood Carernand Education in Addis Ababa, specifically three selected government kindergarten schools inrnYeka Sub-City. Based on the purpose of the study, the access and the sufficiency and efficiencyrnnature of key inputs and management practices, the practice of major stakeholdersâ€™ participationrnon the ground overall practices implemented and challenges encountered of the programmernunderway assessed . To this end, case study method was used for the study using qualitativernapproach. Data were gathered from 3 kindergartens through various means from 3principals, 5rnteachers 6 parents/guardians and 1supervisor. Data instruments were interview, Focus GrouprnDiscussion and observation. The data gathered through interview and focus group discussionrnwere transcribed, analyzed, using qualitative data where necessary and appropriate. In addition,rndifferent documents were consulted and summarized and described deeply. The findings of thernstudy showed that the sample kindergartens are not that much conducive for all children such asrnnarrow classes, high student per teacher ratio, low Participation of parents, and stakeholders,rnLack of trained principals, experts and parents/guardians are great barriers to implement Earlyrnchildhood Care and Education. , limited support system of supervision and collaboration ofrnstakeholders are the other barriers of the kindergartens. Finally some helpful suggestions havernbeen recommended based on the findings and discussions.