National Child Development Research Centre

Pusat Penyelidikan Perkembangan Kanak-Kanak Negara

" Paving the future "

We provide research publication collaboration database academic conference on ECCE

The National Child Development Research Centre (NCDRC) – recognised as the best national referral centre for early childhood care, education, and development in Malaysia – is dedicated to promoting quality education in Malaysia. As part of a top Malaysia university network, NCDRC offers services and strategic collaborations to agencies, institutions, and individuals in research, publication, consultation, and training, contributing to the best education in Malaysia.

News & Announcement

HARI SUKAN TASKA & TADIKA NDCRC 2025

13/10/2025 No Comments

Tanjong Malim, 11 Oktober 2025 – Hari Sukan TASKA TADIKA NCDRC UPSI penuh dengan tawa, sorakan dan semangat si comel di padang! Semua beraksi hebat — ada yang lari laju, ada yang jatuh tapi tetap senyum. Terima kasih semua yang

FADHLINA LAWAT NCDRC UPSI, TINJAU PELAKSANAAN PENDIDIKAN AWAL BERASASKAN PENYELIDIKAN

04/10/2025 No Comments

TANJONG MALIM, 4 Oktober 2025 — Menteri Pendidikan, Fadhlina Sidek baru-baru ini melawat Pusat Penyelidikan Perkembangan Kanak-Kanak Negara (NCDRC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), bagi meninjau pelaksanaan dasar dan penyelidikan berkaitan pendidikan awal kanak-kanak. Lawatan itu mencerminkan komitmen Kementerian Pendidikan

TADIKA BITARA UPSI JADI PRASEKOLAH PERTAMA MALAYSIA DIIKTIRAF UNESCO

23/09/2025 No Comments

IPOH: Tadika Bitara di bawah seliaan Pusat Penyelidikan Perkembangan Kanak-kanak Negara (NCDRC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) mencipta sejarah apabila menjadi prasekolah pertama di Malaysia menerima pengiktirafan Rangkaian Sekolah Bersekutu (ASPnet) Pertubuhan Pendidikan, Saintifik dan Kebudayaan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNESCO).

Our research on Early Childhood Care and Education

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Research Project Value

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Our main roles are to intensify and diversify research related to the development, education and child care in Malaysia.

Research at the National Child Development Research Centre is dedicated to advancing a comprehensive understanding of child development, encompassing a wide range of studies that explore children’s growth, learning, development and well-being. The multidisciplinary approach fosters innovative research initiatives aimed at shaping evidence-based policies and programmes to support the quality care and education for children aged 0 -18 years old

Managing the national level children profiling database and childcare centre management web application.

The National Children’s Data Centre System (NCDC) is a web-based application that:

Collect data and profiles of children (0 – 5 years old), childcare centres and educators/care giver.
Monitor children’s development based on the PERMATA development checklist.
Provide information related to researchers and experts in the field of early childhood and upbringing (ECCE).
Provide links to the websites of NGOs and associations related to early childhood.
Generate reports on children, childcare centres and educators/care giver for the use of agencies and stakesholders.

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Providing the best training courses delivered by our qualified trainers

We provides opportunities for interested individuals and groups in developing and enhancing their professionalism especially in early childhood education.

Kursus Asuhan PERMATA (KAP)

We are authorised training provider for “Kursus Asuhan PERMATA” (KAP).

This course was a requirement as outlined in the Childcare Act 1984 (Act 308) and the Childcare Park Regulations 2012 (TASKA Regulations) to all prospective entrepreneurs, managers, supervisors and nursery caregivers.

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Others training programs

NCDRC offers training programs that focus on Early Childhood Care and Education and Family-Child Well-Being such as.

Children Inquiries and Project Approach
Creativity, Puppets and Story Telling
Early Intervention/Special Needs Children
Parenting Courses
and many more!

Our signature publication on Early Childhood Care and Education

Jurnal Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak Kebangsaan (JPAKK)

JPAKK is a local voice for both research and practice concerning early childhood education. This refereed journal extends across various social/cultural contexts and contributes to the national debate on holistic development for young children. This local voice for children explores a range of topics such as multicultural issues, indigenous early education, children’s learning, sustainable development, advocacy, and other issues involving early childhood education for the world’s children

Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal (SAECJ)

SAECJ is a global voice for both research and practice concerning early childhood. This refereed journal extends across various social or cultural contexts and contributes to the international debate on holistic development for young children. This global voice for children explores a range of topics such as education and care, multicultural issues, indigenous early education, children’s learning, sustainable development, advocacy, and other issues involving early childhood for the world’s children.

More publication

Monograft | Story Books | Project Approach | Books Translation

Other Services

Training

Our Early Childhood Professional Development Program is designed to elevate knowledge, skills, and professional practices through a wide range of modules.

Consultation

We provide professional teacher training, TASKA/TADIKA modules, project approach books, monitoring, evaluation, qualified consultants, and continuous consultation services.

Therapy

The Child Therapy Service offers emotional health support, helping children overcome anxiety and self-limiting beliefs, serving families, professionals, and schools.

Products

Our products include inquiry-based Project Approach Books, TASKA/TADIKA modules, play kits, and STREAM kits, fostering creativity, holistic learning, and development.

Nursery & Pre-school

NCDRC offers research-based TASKA and TADIKA, providing safe, nurturing, play-based early education for holistic child development by trained educators.

MySCREEN

MySCREEN screens early childhood sector candidates, helping employers and institutions assess suitability, reduce risks, and plan support for psychological wellbeing.

Contact Us

National Child Development Research Centre,

Sultan Azlan Shah Campus,

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,

35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak,

ncdrc@upsi.edu.my

05 – 450 7129

05 450 7129 (General Inquiry, Visit, Programs)

05 450 7136/7137/7134 (Research/Commercialization)

05 450 7139/7107 (NCDC)

05 450 7137 (Publication)

05 450 7135 (Postgraduate)

05 450 7138 (Finance/Claim)

05 450 7137 (TASKA/TADIKA)