- To study basic information regarding standards and competencies of early childhood education in the 21st century and to synthesize mutual guidelines for standards and competency framework for early childhood education in ASEAN countries;
- To study varied methods for collecting data related to standards and competencies of early childhood in the 21st century;
- To train early childhood education teacher s for skills required for developing children in the 21st century;
- To exchange knowledge and expertise in early childhood education management in the 21st century;
- To establish a network for early childhood education in ASEAN countries.