Since 1994- there have been few attempts to address the theoretical and practical foundations of effective management in early childhood development (ECD) and the Foundation Phase in South African schools- yet the survival and success of ECD centres and schools depends on the ability of education managers to meet the needs of the children/learners- educators- parents and the community. Education management in early childhood development provides a comprehensive overview of the management of ECD centres for children from birth to nine years old. Education management in early childhood development is a resource and reference guide which includes Internet sources and templates such as inventories- financial planning- parents? newsletters and agendas of staff meetings. It focuses especially on the South African context by referring to appropriate examples and scenarios of real-life situations in this country. It also offers practical applications for the many theoretical frameworks in South African schools. All the chapters in this second edition have been updated- and each one begins with learning outcomes and key terms. Education management in early childhood development is aimed at student teachers- educators- administrators and child caregivers. Corinne Meier holds a DEd degree and is a senior lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of South Africa (Unisa). Prior to joining Unisa in 1991- she was a primary school teacher. She specialises in multicultural education and early childhood development. She has been a guest speaker at conferences and has written articles- co-edited a book and contributed chapters to several books. Petro Marais holds a DEd degree and is a senior lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education at the University of South Africa (Unisa). Before joining Unisa in 1992- she was a teacher. She specialises in professional ethics and management of early childhood development. She has written several chapters in books and co-authored many articles.