What is the main reason that we created the Community Preschool Project
The project is aimed at providing pre-education services to children living in the rural CCAFO target area. The goal of the project is to lessen the workload of vulnerable households, including widows, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and persons with disabilities who have low income so that they can participate in income-generating activities.
Community preschool education is provided to children aged 3 to under 6 years old. This provides better preparation for students upon entry to primary education and encourages entry at the age of 6. The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport of the Royal Government of Cambodia has stated that expanding early childhood education is key to addressing late entry into primary schooling, reducing levels of grade 1-2 repetition and grade 4-6 dropouts, increasing completion rates, and improving student performance. By 2026, we will support up to 35 different preschool classes.
Preschool Student Knowledge Indicator Performance Test
Each school year, the test is given to preschoolers aged 5 to under 6, just before they move on to Grade 1. It measures five core areas: Language and Literacy Development, Self-Help Skills, Gross Motor Development, Cognitive and Learning Activities, and Emotional and Social Development. The results guide teachers in adjusting instruction and help parents understand each child’s readiness for primary school. Please view each of the five subjects below.
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Language and Literacy Development
This subject include: 1) Speaks clearly enough for adults to understand, 2) Speaks in complete sentences and in proper order, 3) Takes part in conversations with other children, 4) Participates in songs and acts following song, 5) Attentive during story time and study, 6) Recognizes basic geometric shapes, 7) Recognizes colors, 8) Understands concept of size (big, bigger, biggest), 9) Understands the direction (north, west, south and east), time, dates, month and year (with represented by animals), 10) Understands alphabets, 11) Understands basic mathematic and number.
Gross Motor Development
This area includes abilities such as hopping, jumping, climbing, and running, as well as showing good balance and overall coordination. It also looks at body strength, posture, and how children use large muscle groups to move with confidence. Skills like throwing and catching a ball, riding a bicycle or tricycle, and navigating playground equipment are also signs of strong gross motor development. These abilities support independence, play, and social interaction, while laying the groundwork for participation in sports and active learning in primary school.
Self-Help Skills
This area focuses on a child’s growing independence in daily routines. It includes being able to make activity choices without the teacher’s help and caring for bathroom needs independently. Other important aspects are dressing and undressing with minimal assistance, managing simple eating tasks such as using utensils or opening containers, and practicing personal hygiene like washing hands. These skills help children build confidence, take responsibility for their own needs, and prepare for the expectations of primary school, where greater independence is required.
Activities
This area reflects how children engage with their classroom environment and peers. It includes showing interest and attention during classroom activities, helping and cooperating with others, displaying enthusiasm about accomplishments, and participating in clean-up and preparation. These behaviors demonstrate motivation to learn, the ability to follow group routines, and the willingness to contribute to a shared environment. Strong engagement in activities builds responsibility, teamwork, and positive attitudes toward learning, all of which are key foundations for success in primary school.
Emotional/Social Development
This area looks at how children manage their feelings and interact with others. It includes separating from parents without difficulty, expressing feelings verbally in an appropriate way, enjoying time with other children, initiating activities or play with peers, and respecting the rights and feelings of others. These skills show a child’s ability to form healthy relationships, adapt to group settings, and handle emotions constructively. Strong emotional and social development helps children build resilience, empathy, and cooperation, which are vital for adjusting to the primary school environment.
Statistics Indicator Records
Since CCAFO inceptions in 2007 (School Year 2006-2007) through 2025 (School Year 2025-2026), the Community Preschool Project has provided early education services to 8,578 (4,316 girls) small children across CCAFO’s project target areas in Kampot, Kampong Speu, Takeo, and Kampong Chhnang provinces, Cambodia.
Statistics School Year 2016-2017 to 2025-2026 (As of Feb.9,2026)
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Statistics School Year 2006-2007 to 2015-2016
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Follow-up of Former Preschoolers (2006–2023 Cohorts, Surveyed in 2024)
In 2024 we conducted a follow-up study of children who attended CCAFO preschools between 2006 and 2023. The findings show that 1,216 are now attending primary school, 360 are in lower secondary school, 131 are in higher secondary school, and 21 have progressed to university. At the same time, many of the children dropped out once they reached secondary school, which highlights both the progress achieved and the challenges that remain.
Home visit
Preschool teachers’ home visits are essential not only to gain in-depth knowledge of the child’s home environment and lifestyle, but also to establish better relationships with guardians. By engaging in home visits, teachers can provide parents with feedback on their child’s progress, and also seek their help in supporting their child’s learning needs at home. This is crucial for the successful education and development of the child, as the home environment plays a significant role in shaping the child’s overall well-being and learning outcomes. Hence, home visits can be considered as a significant aspect of supporting children’s education in a comprehensive and holistic manner.
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Monthly Technical Meeting
The Monthly Technical Meeting is organized for community preschool teachers with coordination from the Project Coordinator and the Office of Education, Youth and Sport at the district level. The meeting serves as an on-the-job learning activity where teachers share their teaching experiences, challenges, and methods with one another.
During the meeting, participants exchange ideas, discuss classroom practices, and receive technical input from facilitators. This peer learning approach helps teachers to improve their knowledge, strengthen teaching quality, and address issues in their daily work.
The Monthly Technical Meeting also builds cooperation among teachers and ensures that teaching practices are aligned with national early childhood education standards. It provides continuous professional development and contributes to better learning outcomes for preschool children.
Capacity Building for Community Preschool Education – Training Program
This program brings together community preschool teachers, commune leaders (including commune heads, clerks, and officials from the Commune Committee for Women and Children), and district authorities in Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province.
The training strengthens teachers’ skills in early childhood education and equips local leaders with the knowledge and tools to support preschool initiatives in their communities. By fostering collaboration between educators and authorities, the program builds a stronger foundation for sustainable and high-quality preschool education in rural Cambodia.
Project funded by: Grapes for Humanity Canada and iHerb Charitable Foundation.
Community Preschool Location
Preschool Locations: Preschool locations are established so that young children in rural and disadvantaged communities can access early childhood education close to home. In many villages, public schools are too far for small children, leaving them with no chance to prepare for primary education without a local preschool.
By placing preschools within the community, children aged 3 to 6 can develop early literacy, numeracy, hygiene habits, and social skills in a safe and supportive setting. Local teachers trained and supported through monthly technical meetings deliver lessons that reflect both national standards and the community’s realities.
Community preschools also strengthen parental involvement, reduce barriers such as travel distance, and build closer links between families, teachers, and local authorities. Above all, they give children a stronger start in life, increasing their readiness for primary school and contributing to the long-term development of the village.
The following are the locations of each preschool we are supporting:
Part 1: Non Minimum Standard Preschools. Following 12 preschools were estabilieshed by CCAFO and the preschools that have not recognized as the Minimum Standard Preschool by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Paurn Community Preschool: Code # P1
Teacher: Tuy Sony
Location: Paurn Village, Trapeang Sala Khang Kaeut Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: February 1, 2007.
Initial Creation Funded by: The Boeing Company-The Global Corporate Citizenship Program.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month). In 2020, the classroom was rebuilt with the fund from iHerb charitable Foundation.
Taeak Community Preschool
Code # P2
Teacher: Touch Phally. Phally is the third teacher (Sou Mom-first teacher and Uy Sareth -second teacher).
Location: Taeak Village, Samrong Krom Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2007.
Initial Creation Funded by: The NZAID Head of Mission Fund and StarFire Flower Foundation afterward.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
History story: From the beginning of the operation of this school in 2007, the classroom was operated at the House of Chief of Taeak Village. The operation cost including the construction of classroom building was funded by the NZAID Head of Mission Fund.
In November of 2017, the school was relocated and a new classroom was built at the house compound of Teacher Toch Phally. Fund to build the classroom was sponsored by Jasmine Durbidge, Australia through Buddhist Library Cambodia Project.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Preykrala Khangkoeut Community Preschool: Code # P5
Teacher: Uk Kimseng. Kimseng is the third teacher, Yim Kimsan is the first teacher and Yim Sobunna is the second teacher.
Location: Preykrala Khangkoeut Village, Tukmeeas Khang Lech Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: June 6, 2009.
Initial Created Fund by: Grapes for Humanity Canada.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Demchamreak Community Preschool: Code # P7
Teacher: Noun Saren
Location: Demchamreak Village, Sdach Kong Khang Lech Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: September 1, 2015.
Initial Created Fund by: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the class started on the 1st of September 2015, there was no a proper classroom and was set on the outdoor of Demchamreak Village Chief’s house. The teaching activities were conduct outdoor.
Fortunately, in October 2016, a villager offered a room for teacher to conduct the teaching activities. However, it was the temporary while CCAFO Management Team was looking for a proper place and the land must be belonged to the community.
In early 2020, the commune council and the village committee agreed to let the preschool set up in the lang that is belong to the community. With the fund from iHerb charitable Foundation, the classroom was built on the 11th of November 2020. The parents and teacher were so happy to have this great support from CCAFO and its donors.
Chrak Khley Community Preschool: Code # P8
The Teacher resigned on October 31, 2025. This school is closed!
Teacher: Chea Chrieach. Chrieach is the forth teacher. Lonh Sreynoch is the first teacher, Kao Sonita is the second teacher and Ty Sreyphou is the third teacher.
Location: Chrak Khley Village, Voat Ang Khang Tbong Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: September 1, 2008.
Initial Created Fund by: StarFire Flower Foundation and 3 Legged Charity Raise.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the school started, the first teacher taught the students in a small room at a temple in Chrak Khley Village.
Khnach Community Preschool: Code # P25
Teacher: Kroem Toeu
Location: Khnach Village, Watt Angk Khang Tboung Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Initial Creation Date: 2009
Second Creation Date: December 1, 2023.
Initial Created Fund by: CCAFO with the request from commune council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
History: In 2009, CCAFO run the preschool as a mobile preschool in this village and closed the operation in 2011 due to insufficient fund. In late 2023, commune council requested CCAFO to support the creation of the preschool in this village. By the beginning of this preschool class, it was set up with the fund from CCAFO with the fund raising.
December 2024: In December 2024, Ramatex Group generously supported the construction of our preschool building and provided chairs and other essential learning materials. They also donated a desktop computer and printer to our community preschool coordinator to strengthen the management of the project. We are grateful for their commitment to giving children better opportunities to learn and grow.
Operation cost: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project support salary for teacher starting January 2024 onward.
Lork Community Preschool: Code # P9
Teacher: Sem Chhayny. She is the forth teacher.
Location: Lork Village, Resei Srok Khang Keut Commune, Kampong Trach District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: Oct 1, 2008.
Initial Created Fund by: Lee Foundation.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the school started, the first teacher (Bun Youleav) taught the students in a government classroom for a temporary. In late 2009, IDEA Foundation sponsored building a classroom.
Tkov Community Preschool: Code # P10
Teacher: Tun Sopheak. She is the second teacher.
Location: Tkov, Resei Srok Khang Lech Commune, Kampong Trach District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: Oct. 1, 2011.
Initial Created Fund by: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Kung Ruth Community Preschool: Code # P12
Teacher: Loy Kakada replaced Dam Vun
Location: Kung Ruth Village, Peang Lvea Commune, Odongk District, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: January 21, 2015.
Initial Created Fund by: iherb charitable Foundation.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
In March 2020, IDEA Foundation Team and Volunteers helped to build a classroom and playground.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Peang Lavea Community Preschool: Code # P13
Teacher: Kon Khoeum.
Location: Peang Lavea Village, Peang Lvea Commune, Odongk District, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: January 1, 2019.
Initial Created Fund by: Mr. Robin Chan, Ms. Evelyn & Ms. Shang Wang.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
History: This preschool class was set up by using a space of Teacher Kon Khoeum’s house for one year. March 2020 IDEA Foundation and volunteers from Hong Kong and Cambodia built a classroom, installed a water tank and toilet room and playground for this class on the land of Kon Khoeum.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Pou Krom Community Preschool: Code # P16
Teacher: Ho Kimheap
Location: Pou Krom Village, Pou Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: January 11, 2019.
Initial Created Fund by: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project and iHerb charitable Foundation (icF)
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
History: By the beginning of this preschool class was set up by using a room of the pagoda. February 22, 2021, with the fund from icF, CCAFO built a classroom, which it is located on the land of the pagoda in Pou Commune. Part of the construction of this classroom (floor) was funded by the community. With this new preschool classroom, students and the communities as well as teacher are much happy and they wish to thank to donor, especially icF for supporting fund for the building classroom and others for helping the operation cost.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Phum Thmei Community Preschool: Code # P15
Teacher: Pho Yanuth
Location: Phum Thmei Village, Pou Commune, Kampong Leaeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: January 11, 2019. Initial Created Fund by: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project and iHerb charitable Foundation (icF)
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
History: By the beginning of this preschool class, it was set up with the fund from Buddhist Library Cambodia Project and iHerb charitable Foundation (icF). The preschool class was set up by using a tiny room of a community child club that it made teacher face difficulty to teach students. Due to the room structure is poor and small space, the community requested CCAFO to help build a new classroom. February 25, 2021, with the fund from icF, CCAFO built a classroom, which it is located on the land of the community in Pou Commune. Part of the construction of this classroom (floor) was funded by the community. The students and the communities as well as teacher are much happy and they wish to thank to donor, especially icF for supporting fund for the building classroom and others for helping the operation cost.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
Part 2: Community Preschools Not Established by CCAFO: The following 17 community preschools were not created by CCAFO but initiated by the local communities themselves. Due to limited financial resources, these preschools struggle to afford educational materials for their students. CCAFO does not provide salary support for teachers at these schools. However, we offer support through teaching materials, classroom construction or renovation, and teacher capacity-building when necessary. Please note that as of November 1, 2024, one of these 17 preschools has been discontinued after the teacher declined further support from CCAFO.
Sangke Douch Community Preschool: Code # P28
Teacher: Khat Nouch
Location: Sangke Douch Village, Sdechkung Khangtbong Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: October 1, 2010.
Initial Created by: The community
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: On May 1, 2025, Teacher Khat Nouch submitted a request to CCAFO for support with teaching materials and teacher training. With funding from the Buddhist Library Cambodia Project Organization and the iHerb Charitable Foundation, the CCAFO management team agreed to provide assistance to the school to the extent possible.
Tum Nub Community Preschool: Code # P29
Teacher: Var Saven
Location: Tum Nub Village, Trangel Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 12, 2012.
Initial Created by: The community
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: On May 1, 2025, Mrs. Mom Charya, the Official of Education for Small Children under the Office of Education in Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, submitted a request to the CEO of CCAFO for assistance in constructing a classroom. The CEO then shared this request with partners and supporters in Denmark. Thanks to the fundraising efforts led by Siobhán, Fundraising Coordinator of Shamrock Love 2025, a grant of USD 2,251.00 was successfully secured to support the project. Construction of the classroom began on May 5, 2025, and was fully completed on June 2, 2025.
Krang Phtel Community Preschool: Code # P23
Teacher: Keo Leakhena
Location: Krang Phtel Village, Pralay Meas Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: January 1, 2021. Initial Created by: Krang Phtel Community
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: In March 1, 2023, Mrs. Mom Charya who is the Official of Education for Small Children of Office of Education of Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province submitted the request to CCAFO CEO seeking support for building a classroom, then CEO circulated the request to friends in Hong Kong and in Cambodia. Fortunately, H.E Teng Sima grants fund worth 2,500.00US$ to build a classroom. The construction of the classroom commenced on March 6, 2023.
Kramal Community Preschool: Code # P24
Teacher: Thai Sreynich
Location: Kramal Village, Pralay Meas Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia. Creation Date: November 1, 2019.
Initial Created by: Kramal Community
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: In March 1, 2023, Mrs. Mom Charya who is the Official of Education for Small Children of Office of Education of Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province submitted the request to CCAFO CEO seeking support for renovation the classroom, then CEO circulated the request to friends in Denmark, Hong Kong and in Cambodia. Fortunately, Shamrock Love (Denmark), IDEA Foundation (Hong Kong) and Hong Kong Young Dentist Federation (HK). The renovation of the classroom commenced on March 6, 2023 and with cost of 3,596.71US$.
This classroom is also used for teaching equivalent primary school 23 students (11 girls). This class is conducted in the afternoon.
Svayphaem Community Preschool: Code # P27
Teacher: Yang Sokhy
Location: Svayphaem Village, Watt Angk Khang Cheung Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: November 1, 2011.
Initial Created by: Village Chief and Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon to Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: In late 2023, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO started its support on teaching materials since late 2023.
Damnak Korkoh Community Preschool: Code # P30
Teacher: Non Kosal
Location: Damnak Korkoh Village, Por Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2012.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Samrong Community Preschool: Code # P31
Teacher: Seng Keo
Location: Samrong Village, Por Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2014.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Thnal Chheuteal Community Preschool: Code # P32
Teacher: Rith Sreynet
Location: Thnol Chheteal Village, Phlovtouk Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2017.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Thnal Chheuteal Community Preschool: Code # P33
Teacher has resigned in September 2025, and then she retuned back in early December 2025.
Teacher: Chhorn Phalleak
Location: Thnal Chheuteal Village, Phlovtouk Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2017.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Chrolong Community Preschool: Code # P34
Teacher: Yann Channa
Location: Chrolong Village, Dar Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2013.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Prasadh Community Preschool: Code # P35
Teacher: Pheung Nimol
Location: Prasadh Village, Dar Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2015.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Thnal Community Preschool:
Code # P36
Teacher: Yann Nak
Location: Thnal Village, Dar Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2024.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Tadork Community Preschool: Code # P37
Teacher: Mar Sophea
Location: Tadork Village, Pralaymeas Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2024.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Koh Resey Community Preschool: Code # P38
Teacher: Ly Theara
Location: Koh Resey Village, Pralaymeas Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2012.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Phlov Touk Community Preschool: Code # P39
Teacher: Sun Sreynich
Location: Phlov Touk Village, Phlov Touk Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2024.
Initial Created by: Commune Council.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Koh Ka’ek Community Preschool: Code # P40
Teacher: Som Sreymom
Location: Koh Ka’ek Village, Kampong Hau Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2012.
Initial Created by: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Teaching Schedule: Mon, Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat. From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: July 2025, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO is looking fund to support on teaching materials.
Sre Kanchen Community Preschool: Code # P26
Teacher: Chum Bunary
Location: Sre Kanchen Village, Tuk Meas Khangkeut Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Initial Creation Date: October 10, 2011, by CCAFO. Due to insufficient fund to support the operation, CCAFO closed the operation October 10, 2015.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Fri. From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Operation Cost: CCAFO does not support the operation cost but for some teaching materials.
History: Since the CCAFO closed in 2015, the teacher continues her teaching activities which it has been supporting by Commune Council. In late 2023, the community requested CCAFO to support this school with the teaching materials and others. CCAFO started its support on teaching materials since late 2023.
November 1, 2024, this teacher has asked CCAFO not to continue the support to her class. So we stopped since that time.
Part 3: Six following preschools were initially established by CCAFO and have since been officially recognized as National Minimum Standard Preschools by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. This recognition reflects the quality of the facilities and the standards achieved in early childhood education under CCAFO’s guidance.
Now that these preschools have been integrated into the government’s minimum standard framework, CCAFO continues to provide targeted support. Our role focuses on supplying educational materials, offering teachers training when necessary, and addressing other essential needs. However, CCAFO no longer carries responsibility for teacher salaries, as these are now managed within the government system
Preythom Community Preschool: Code # P4
Teacher: Chhun Solay. Solay is second teacher. Oeur Sreymai is first teacher. Sreymai is is currently holding the position of Preschool Project Coordinator.
Location: Preythom Village, Tuk Meas Khang Lech Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: July 4, 2009.
Initial Created Fund by: Grapes for Humanity Canada.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed. and Fri.-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation, Buddhist Library Cambodia Project, and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
As the school has a proper classroom, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 1, 2024, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Chraksdao Community Preschool: Code # P3
Teacher: Por Chanthorn.
Location: Chraksdao Village, Tuk Meas Khang Kaeut Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: July 1, 2009.
Initial Created Fund by: Grapes for Humanity (Canada).
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed, and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost: Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the school started, the first teacher taught the students in a community center in Chraksdao Village. November 11, 2020, with the fund from iHerb charitable Foundation (icF), CCAFO built a classroom, which it is located on the land of the community. Part of the construction of this classroom (floor) was funded by the community and the playground was made possible by Teacher Chantharn. July 5, 2022, IDEA Foundation support fund for building a toilet for students.
As the school has a proper classroom, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 2021, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Tamom Community Preschool: Code # P11
Teacher: Korng Channy. Channy is the second teacher.
Location: Tamom Village, Baneav Commune, Chhuk District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2012.
Initial Created Fund by: ADM Capital Foundation
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost (Not salary): Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the school started, there was no proper classroom, we used the temple room and later on the primary school director let us used a classroom for temporary for teaching activities. Started in June 2014, IDEA Foundation in Hong Kong raised fund to build 1 classroom, 1 set of playgrounds and 1 Kiosk. November 27, 2014 the IDEA Foundation Organizing Committee and volunteers from Hong Kong and Cambodia joined the construction work on decoration and handed over the CCAFO and Community for the preschool project.
As the school has a proper classroom, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 2021, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Sreprey Community Preschool: Code # P21
Teacher: Khin Sreytouch
Location: Sreprey Village, Voat Ang Khang Tbong Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: January 12, 2013.
Initial Created Fund by: Buddhist Library Cambodia Project
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost (Not salary): Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: When the school started, there was no proper classroom, the class activities were implemented under the house of a villager and was relocated to a community room where it still no proper room. In March 2013, IDEA Foundation in Hong Kong and volunteers support fund to build 1 Kiosk and 1 set of playgrounds.
As the school has a proper classroom, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 2019, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
In April 2024, Shamrock Love supported fund on construction a new classroom. Now, the students and teacher use this new classroom for their further educational program.
Trapeang Veng Community Preschool: Code # P22
Teacher: Ban Sophorn
Location: Trapeang Veng Village, Trapeang Reang Commune, Chum Kiri District, Kampot Province, Cambodia. The preschool class is situated in Sok San IDEA O Roveang Primary School.
Creation Date: January 21, 2015.
Initial Created Fund by: IDEA Foundation
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost (Not salary): Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: There was not preschool and primary school in this village. In 2014, IDEA Foundation Organizing Team and CCAFO Management Team met with Chum Kiri District Governor Mr. Khiev Rithyphoin (He is, now, Chhuk District Governor) and introduced the idea to build a school in the community. Mr. Rithyphoin was happy and requested IDEA Foundation Organizing Team (Mr. Robert Wong) to support building the school in Trapeang Veng Village. The construction of school compound including preschool class, toilet, playground, classroom for grade 1 to 5 were built following months.
As the preschool class has a proper building, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 2019, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Please enjoy viewing the photos, thank you!
Trapeang Montrey Community Preschool: Code # P20
Teacher: Tuy Rumdoul. She is the second teacher as the first (Ngoeun Pheary) was resigned.
Location: Trapeang Montrey Village, Samrong Krom Commune, Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
Creation Date: October 1, 2007.
Initial Created Fund by: The NZAID Head of Mission Fund, StarFire Flower Foundation and Buddhist Library Cambodia Project since 2013.
Teaching Schedule: Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat. From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Operation Cost (Not salary): Partly funded by: iHerb charitable Foundation and Shamrock Love 2021 (Denmark). Shamrock Love 2021 support fund on one-year based (not regular month).
History: There was no preschool in this village, so with the fund from NZAID Head of Mission Fund, CCAFO worked with the commune council to establish this preschool.
As the school has a proper classroom, teacher joined the preschool trainings as well as the management of the school met the criteria, so this preschool became the Minimum Community Preschool Standard since January 2019, which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
