Common challenges countries face in enhancing quality in ECEC curriculum are: 1) defining goals and content; 2) curriculum alignment for continuous child development; 3) effective implementation; and 4) systematic evaluation and assessment.

The Czech Republic has made several efforts to tackle these challenges by, for example, explaining the expected tasks and purposes of preschools; encouraging family engagement and participation in ECEC to improve the alignment between learning at home and in the preschool; including example activities, actions and practices for staff in the framework; and implementing selfassessment practices used for improving staff quality. To further their efforts, the Czech Republic could consider strategies implemented by New Zealand, Norway and Scotland, such as developing age-appropriate content based on children’s needs; having a common framework covering the entire ECEC age range; improving working conditions or providing practical tools to stimulate effective implementation; and evaluating the implementation of the curriculum framework.