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Early Childhood Education : Study or play ? Play is a necessary component of brain development for children. When playing, the children test out new knowledge and theories. This study aims to look at the importance of early childhood education and to what extent the playing improves the learning of the children. The study employs a qualitative approach to study the perception of 10 educators working in childcare centers in Java, Indonesia with regard to children-s learning through playing. Results showed that the educators acknowledged the importance of play-based learning in the early childhood education and that the children learn better when they are actively engaged in playing and the learning is done implicitly. Key Words: Early childhood Education, Educators, Indonesia