What is the Early Education Library Archive?

The Early Education Library was first established for the Nursery School Association in September 1943. The Library was part of a new Centre and Headquarters for the Association at 1 Park Crescent Portland Place. Donations for the Centre were received from members and branches, and amongst others received, The Carnegie United Kingdom Trust donated £2,000 for an International Reference Library. More books have been donated in recent years and these are being added to the list.
The library archive is managed by the Early Education Librarian and Archivist, Margaret Wayne.

Where is the Early Education Archive?

The Library is housed at the Head Office of Early Education.

Who can access the Early Education Archive?

Members of Early Education can visit the Library by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist or Staff at Head Office to arrange this.

The British Association for Early Childhood Education, 136 Cavell Street, London E1 2JA
Telephone 020 7539 5400
Fax 020 7539 5409
Email office@early-education.org.uk