Management of Learning Facilities in Kindergarten

Abstract

Management of learning facilities is crucial for early childhood education institutions. This research purpose is to know how Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Parahyangan Kindergartens manage their learning facility, what are the obstacles, and the solutions made to manage the learning facility. This research uses a case study method with a qualitative approach. Number of participants are three people including the Principal, Vice Principal of Facilities, and a teacher. Research result obtained through interview, observation and documentary study. Plan of submission proposal making for the foundation, procurement of facilities (purchase, borrowing, own made, and recycling), monitored by all elements in the school, inventory storage that is written in the class’ administration book, removal of improper facilities through removal procedure, and facilities arrangement that consider children’s safety and comfort. The obstacles faced by schools in managing learning facilities are when the teachers have a different opinion while setting up the procurement of facility proposal, hampered facility procurement, and lack of the teacher’s discipline when borrowing and returning learning facilities. The solutions of those problems are, the teachers have to communicate and discuss more about what kind of facilities that will be used, utilize existing facilities, and make a reminder for the teachers near the facilities storage.