Abstract

Assessment assumes an inevitable and indispensable role in the development of quality education from time to time in any society. This study, therefore, examined the availability of human and material resources at the Early Childhood Education Centres in both public and private schools in Lagos State. It also determined the quality of human resources present in both public and private schools in the study area. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised School Heads, Teachers and Caregivers in Early Childhood Education centres in Lagos State. The sample comprised 36 head of schools, 180 teachers and 180 caregivers that were selected using multistage sampling procedure. Two research instruments were used for data collection. A Cronbach’s Alpha was used to ascertain the reliability values of the two instruments at 0.85 and 0.79 respectively. The results showed that only the heads of schools and teachers were qualified. The study also showed that material resources are not adequate enough though the available ones were being used to enhance teaching, learning and play in order to bring about the total development of the child.