Abstract

E. D. Nakpodia* and M. D. Achugbue

The study examined the problems encountered in the administration of nursery and primary schools in Delta State. The research findings were collected through the use of questionnaire which was distributed to the proprietors and proprietresses of the five selected schools. These nursery and primary schools are owned by the government and private individuals. Findings show that these schools are confronted with such problems as shortage of funds, inadequacy of some school facilities, shortage of teaching staffs and lack of cooperation by the parents. It was therefore recommended that the administrators should present their problems to the government in terms of finance so as to meet the objectives of nursery and primary education. Parents also should cooperate with administrators to take care of their children at home and also help in providing adequate materials for the children.