ECDAM’s goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of all those involved in the early childhood education and care, to ensure a high quality programme for young children. Our main purpose is (See Appendix 1 for further details):

• Networking and Collaboration
• Training and Education
• Resource Access

The Association is formed to further and promote:

1. The inherent rights, education and well-being of all children in home, school and community;
2. High quality programmes and practices for the education and care of young children;
3. Active cooperation between all individuals and groups concerned with the care and development of young children;
4. Encouragement of continuous professional growth of educators;
5. Enhance parents’ knowledge and skills.