About the Journal

Journal of Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education (E-ISSN: 3109-7847) is published by the Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of PSDKU, Surabaya State University. The journal is published biannually, in June and December.

The journal invites scientists, scholars, researchers, and professionals to publish original research, theoretical studies, and best practices related to art and creativity in early childhood education. It serves as a professional academic publication for researchers, policymakers, government and non-government institutions, and early childhood education practitioners, including classroom teachers, child care providers, and teacher educators.

The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the education and care of young children from birth to eight years old, with a particular focus on the role of art and creativity in supporting holistic child development.

This journal serves as a scholarly platform for disseminating research and studies in the fields of art and creativity, with a particular emphasis on early childhood education. The journal is grounded in the perspective that art is not merely a form of expression, but also a vital medium for fostering children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and creative development.

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, educators, artists, and educational practitioners who seek to share empirical findings, theoretical insights, and best practices related to art and creativity in early childhood. By facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange, this journal aims to support the advancement of humanistic, innovative, and culturally responsive educational practices that nurture creativity from the earliest stages of life.