Welcome to the official website of the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority.

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority promotes optimal child development and well-being, from the early stages of pregnancy to the age of eight. We influence policies, inform decision-making through research, incubate innovative ideas, all while enabling the Early Childhood Sector and navigating the impact it’s making. We focus on Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, and Education and Early Care. Our vision is that every young child can flourish to their full potential in a safe and family-friendly environment

Learn more about us

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) aims at promoting optimal child development and well-being through four sectors: Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Family Support, and Education and Early Care, from the early stages of pregnancy to the age of 8.

What we do

Our strategy

How you can get in touch

Annual report

Do business with us

Legal Affairs

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What are ECD competencies?

ECD competencies are the knowledge, skills and behaviors needed by professionals and practitioners who work with, or on behalf of, children aged 0 to 8 years old and their families

Our Latest Projects

Human Capital

Developing a Comprehensive Human Capital Strategy and Program.

Parent Friendly Label

A voluntary initiative that incentivizes UAE companies to offer parent-friendly policies that go beyond the minimum legal requirements.

Child Protection

A project aimed at strengthening the child protection system through prevention to rehabilitation.

Anjal Z

An 8-week high impact program for global early childhood startups to enable them to dream bigger

Latest News

04 Oct 2024

"ود العالمية لتنمية الطفولة المبكرة" تناقش تأثير التغير المناخي على تنمية الطفولة المبكرة

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03 Oct 2024

ECA hosts high-level discussion on impact of climate change on children’s development during UNGA79

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30 Sep 2024

Communicating with Families in Pediatric Healthcare

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Events

Discover the latest early childhood development events globally