The purpose of the study was to investigate the basic pracesses of kindergartens in AkakirnKality Sub City of Addis Ababa fram the perspectives of the practitioners. Its ultimaternpurpose was to advance knowledge on the sector and convey this understanding tornpractitioners and policy makers in order to take timely corrective measures. The studyrntried to pinpoint the major challenges encountered in the process, sort out best practicesrnand suggested solutions to prablems. The research was guided by interpretivistrnparadigm employing qualitative research approach. Preschool teachers, principals,rnexperts, and parents were interviewed; the schools settings observed, and relevantrndocuments analyzed. Participants' selection was based on the rich informationrnindividuals acquired to fully answer the basic questions of the study. The data collectedrnfrom the above participants were coded, categorized under recurring themes andrninterpreted accordingly. Hence, the study found out that achievement of holisticrndevelopment of children in the schools was based on teachers understanding of how tornimplement the curriculum and the schools orientation to satisfy the 'owners'. The studyrnalso revealed low commitment of the government to promote preschool education.rnGenerally, I conclude that the practices of preschools in Akaki Kality are different acrassrnschools and individual teachers depending on the understanding and motivation ofrnteachers and orientation of the schools. It is recommended that preschool should followrnunified curriculum that can enhance the holistic development of the child. In this regard,rnimplementation of the preschool curriculum should be strictly monitored and technicallyrnsupported by the government. Pravision of the curriculum and teacher's guides shouldrnalso be available to all (government, private, community, etc. preschools) withoutrnpreconditions. Moreover, adequate budget should be allocoted to preschools and thernmanpower needs and motivations of Sub City Education Offices need to be revisited.