{"content":"National Child Development Research Centre\n------------------------------------------\n\n\" Paving the future \"\n---------------------\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/logo-ncdrc-transparent-2.png)\n\n#### We provide research publication collaboration database academic conference on ECCE\n\nThe 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.\n\nNews & Announcement\n-------------------\n\n[\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/608920226_1308538754622978_8984857257848728707_n-225x300.jpg)\n\n](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/sesi-penyerahan-rekod-kanak-kanak-taska-permata-ncdrc-upsi/)\n\n### [SESI PENYERAHAN REKOD KANAK-KANAK TASKA PERMATA NCDRC, UPSI](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/sesi-penyerahan-rekod-kanak-kanak-taska-permata-ncdrc-upsi/)\n\n06/01/2026 No Comments\n\nSesi Penyerahan Rekod Kanak-kanak di Children Learning Centre (CLC), NCDRC UPSI berjalan dengan lancar. Kehadiran ibu bapa yang turut meluangkan masa untuk melihat perkembangan anak-anak benar-benar menceriakan suasana. Terima kasih atas sokongan dan kerjasama semua!\n\n[Read More »](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/sesi-penyerahan-rekod-kanak-kanak-taska-permata-ncdrc-upsi/)\n\n[\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/600397758_1379195430922955_3979500419514285513_n-1-300x200.jpg)\n\n](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/majlis-penyampaian-sijil-kecemerlangan-kanak-kanak-tadika-bitara-ncdrc/)\n\n### [MAJLIS PENYAMPAIAN SIJIL KECEMERLANGAN KANAK-KANAK TADIKA BITARA NCDRC](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/majlis-penyampaian-sijil-kecemerlangan-kanak-kanak-tadika-bitara-ncdrc/)\n\n20/12/2025 No Comments\n\nTANJONG MALIM – Majlis Penyampaian Sijil Kecemerlangan Kanak-kanak TADIKA Bitara NCDRC telah berlangsung dengan jayanya pada 20 Disember 2025 bertempat di Panggung Budaya, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), sebagai tanda penghargaan terhadap pencapaian dan perkembangan kanak-kanak sepanjang sesi pembelajaran prasekolah. Majlis\n\n[Read More »](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/majlis-penyampaian-sijil-kecemerlangan-kanak-kanak-tadika-bitara-ncdrc/)\n\n[\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/601818051_1295404275936426_3720241274146690317_n-300x225.jpg)\n\n](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/ncdrc-telah-menerima-lawatan-daripada-jabatan-pendidikan-negeri-selangor/)\n\nOur research on Early Childhood Care and Education\n--------------------------------------------------\n\nCompleted\n\n0\n\nIn progress\n\n0\n\nResearch Project Value\n\nRM 0\n\nOur main roles are to intensify and diversify research related to the development, education and child care in Malaysia.\n\nResearch 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\n\n![logo ncdc](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/logo-ncdc-qm2p2quorptk2qddsweherky7whye7ijlxauhqd6gw.png \"logo ncdc\")\n\nManaging the national level children profiling database and childcare centre management web application.​\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nThe **National Children’s Data Centre System (NCDC)** is a web-based application that:\n\n*    Collect data and profiles of children (0 – 5 years old), childcare centres and educators/care giver.\n*   Monitor children’s development based on the PERMATA development checklist.\n*   Provide information related to researchers and experts in the field of early childhood and upbringing (ECCE).\n*   Provide links to the websites of NGOs and associations related to early childhood.\n*   Generate reports on children, childcare centres and educators/care giver for the use of agencies and stakesholders.\n\n###### A collaborative effort with\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PERMATA-NEGARA-1024x379.png)\n\n![ypkt](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/ypkt-qm2pxvab28es1btlqa1bft0dxcn9zj3emhfsiloy68.png \"ypkt\")\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jkm.png)\n\n![jpnin](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/jpnin-qm2pxtemokc7e3wc1982athgqkwjk4vxy84tk1rqio.png \"jpnin\")\n\n![kemas](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/kemas-qm2pxsgshqb7aslucs5nzvn0c499zdrswu89392lts.png \"kemas\")\n\nProviding the best training courses delivered by our qualified trainers\n-----------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nWe provides opportunities for interested individuals and groups in developing and enhancing their professionalism especially in early childhood education.\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kap-course.png)\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-02-165541.png)\n\nKursus Asuhan PERMATA (KAP)\n---------------------------\n\nWe are authorised training provider for “Kursus Asuhan PERMATA” (KAP).\n\nThis 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.\n\n##### Let's secure your slot! Next training session will start on\n\nDays\n\nHours\n\nMinutes\n\nSeconds\n\n###### Others training programs\n\nNCDRC offers training programs that focus on Early Childhood Care and Education and Family-Child Well-Being such as.\n\n*   Children Inquiries and Project Approach \n*   Creativity, Puppets and Story Telling\n*   Early Intervention/Special Needs Children\n*   Parenting Courses\n*   **and many more!**\n\nOur signature publication on Early Childhood Care and Education\n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nJurnal Pendidikan Awal Kanak-kanak Kebangsaan (JPAKK)\n-----------------------------------------------------\n\nJPAKK 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\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jurnal-Pendidikan-Awal-Kanak-kanak-Kebangsaan-JPAKK.jpg)\n\nSoutheast Asia Early Childhood Journal (SAECJ)\n----------------------------------------------\n\nSAECJ 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.\n\n###### More publication\n\n![](https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/SAECJ.jpg)\n\nOther Services\n--------------\n\nTraining\n--------\n\nOur Early Childhood Professional Development Program is designed to elevate knowledge, skills, and professional practices through a wide range of modules.\n\nConsultation\n------------\n\nWe provide professional teacher training, TASKA/TADIKA modules, project approach books, monitoring, evaluation, qualified consultants, and continuous consultation services.\n\nTherapy\n-------\n\nThe Child Therapy Service offers emotional health support, helping children overcome anxiety and self-limiting beliefs, serving families, professionals, and schools.\n\nProducts\n--------\n\nOur products include inquiry-based Project Approach Books, TASKA/TADIKA modules, play kits, and STREAM kits, fostering creativity, holistic learning, and development.\n\nNursery & Pre-school\n--------------------\n\nNCDRC offers research-based TASKA and TADIKA, providing safe, nurturing, play-based early education for holistic child development by trained educators.\n\nMySCREEN\n--------\n\nMySCREEN screens early childhood sector candidates, helping employers and institutions assess suitability, reduce risks, and plan support for psychological wellbeing.\n\nContact Us\n----------\n\n**National Child Development Research Centre,**\n\nSultan Azlan Shah Campus,\n\nUniversiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,\n\n35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak,\n\nncdrc@upsi.edu.my\n\n05 – 450 7129\n\n05 450 7129 (General Inquiry, Visit, Programs)\n\n05 450 7136/7137/7134 (Research/Commercialization)\n\n05 450 7139/7107 (NCDC)\n\n05 450 7137 (Publication)\n\n05 450 7135 (Postgraduate)\n\n05 450 7138 (Finance/Claim)\n\n05 450 7137 (TASKA/TADIKA)\n\nFind us on Social Media\n-----------------------\n\n![](https://www.upsi.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/logo_iso.png)","original_url":"https://ncdrc.upsi.edu.my/","word_count":926,"key_claims":["National referral centre for ECCE in Malaysia","Located at UPSI","Services: research, publication, consultation, training","Operates CLC and TADIKA Bitara","Located in Tanjong Malim"],"content_summary":"NCDRC at UPSI is Malaysia national referral centre for early childhood care and education.","expertise_signals":["Early childhood development","ECCE policy","Educational research"]}