Reflexões acerca do cenário das matrículas em creches e pré-escolas em municípios do Piauí

Abstract

This paper analyses enrolment in nurseries and kindergartens in the municipalities of Bom Princípio’s State of Piauí, Buriti dos Lopes, Murici dos Portelas, Assunção do Piauí, Campo Maior and Cabeceiras, which are part of the Coastal Plain and Carnaubais Development territories in Piauí. The study seeks to verify whether these municipalities comply with the rules of the 1988 Federal Constitution on early childhood education as a right and the goals of the National Education Plan (NEP). The main objective is to assess whether there are places in nurseries and kindergartens as required by law and whether there is a demand for more places. The specific objectives include identifying the number of institutions providing care and analysing enrolment rates over the years using NIESR (National Institute for Educational Studies and Research) data. The research uses a qualitative-quantitative approach, combining data analysis and qualitative interpretation of the challenges faced. The data was collected using educational censuses from organizations such as NIESR and BGSI (Brazilian Geography and Statistics Institute), as well as documents from the Municipal Education Plans. Registration data for the years 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2024 were analyzed. The results show progress, but municipalities still face difficulties in meeting demand, especially for children aged 0 to 3. The study concludes that there has been limited progress in early childhood education in Piauí and that there are still many challenges to overcome. More government effort is needed to expand the supply of places and guarantee children's educational rights.