Factors Influencing Children’s Transition from Community-Based Childcare Centres to Public Primary Schools in Malawi

In Malawi, attending early learning in nursery school is not compulsory. However, the literature highly recommends the significance of early childhood education before they begin formal learning in primary schools, as it is believed that the school readiness process correlates with improved future academic performance in school. This study assessed factors influencing school readiness for children in Mzuzu City, from community-based childcare centres to primary schools. The study utilised a mixed-methods approach, gathering both qualitative and quantitative data.