Abstract

This paper presents a research design that examines the COVID 19 pandemic in the context of early childhood education in selected European countries. More specifically, the research focuses on measures to counter the spread of COVID 19 and their impact on the functions and conditions of pre-primary education, with an emphasis on preparing children to start compulsory schooling. This paper presents the theoretical and methodological background of the research, the objectives, research questions, research timeline and its contribution.