La parentalidad positiva en la crianza de los niños de 3 a 5 años de los Centros de Educación Inicial del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This research aimed to determine the positive parenting competencies in raising children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach with a descriptive and exploratory design. The sample consisted of 20 parents, who were administered the Positive Parenting Scale (E2P v2). This instrument facilitated the identification of the level of development of relational, formative, protective, and reflective competencies, as well as classifying the profiles into optimal, monitoring, and at-risk zones. The results showed that a significant percentage of caregivers were located in the monitoring and at-risk zones, reflecting a limitation in the application of proactive parenting practices and an insufficient consolidation of emotional competencies. In conclusion, the study highlights the need to strengthen positive parenting through educational support, intervention programs, and coordinated work strategies between educational centers and homes in order to promote comprehensive early childhood development.