The main objective of this study was to investigate the practices and challenges ofrnpreprimary education in Hawassa City Administration. To achieve this end, a descriptivernsurvey method was employed. The sources of the data for the study were 92 pre primaryrnteachers, J 6 head teachers (principals), 3 education experts, and J 2 parents selectedrnfrom sixteen preprimary schools and education offices using stratified, random, availablernand purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used to collect the data werernquestionnaires, interviews and observations. The data collected were analyzed bothrnquantitatively and qualitatively. The data gathered through questionnaires were analyzedrnby using frequency counts and their percentages; where as the data gathered throughrnobservation and interview were analyzed qualitatively under each categOlY to supplementrnthe quantitative data. The findings of the study indicated that the curriculumrnimplementation in the preprimary schools was found to be low. In the study, it was alsornfound out that the physical organization of classrooms and outdoor spaces and playgroundsrnwere inadequate and materials and equipments in the preprimaty schools werernfound to be insufficient. The findings also revealed that teachers were inadequate andrnthey were not equipped with the necessary competencies and pedagogical skills tornimplement the preprimaty curriculum effectively. The study further indicated that therndegree of parent-school relationship to assist children's learning was low. Moreover,rnreluctance to the relation, lack of time to involve, considering teaching only teachersrnconcern, lack of skill due to poor training on the part of teachers and principals, inabilityrnto create conducive environment for the relation were the major problems identifiedrnduring the study. On the bases of the findings it was concluded that the preprimaryrnschools in Hawassa city administration are not up to the standard in terms of facilities,rnmaterials and human resources and in involving parents. The findings also revealed thatrnthe support given to pre primary schools was low. However the above conditions arernrelatively betler in few NGOs and public schools. Based on the findings and conclusionsrn, establishment of communication and feedback channels, making a study on thernimplementation, supervising and evaluating the program, improving and enhancing therncondition of school physical and material organization, updating and upgradingrnteachers, improving the partnership with parents and enhancing government supportrnwere suggested. Moreover, further investigations in other selling were alsornrecommended.