Analysis of the Structural, Historical, and Socioeconomic Issues of Preschool Education in Haiti between 1912 and 2000.

Preschool education in Haiti, although crucial for a child's development, has long beenmarginalized in public policies. From 1912 to 2000, its development was primarily driven byprivate, community-based, and religious initiatives due to a failing state institutional andregulatory framework. The state's involvement in early childhood education remainedlimited, and initial attempts at structuring the sector were hampered by a lack of resources,weak intersect oral coordination, and insufficient political commitment. This situation led to afragmented and unevenly distributed system. This study traces the historical milestones ofpreschool education in Haitian analyzes the continuities and disruptions that have shaped itstrajectory. The goal is to provide a critical understanding of past developments to informfuture policy directions, thereby contributing to a more structured and inclusive preschooleducation system in Haiti.KEYWORDS: Preschool education, Haiti, Education policies, Inequalities, Governance.