<![CDATA[Early Childhood Education (ECE) provision in Indonesia continues to face substantial disparities and challenges related to facilities and infrastructure. These issues are characterized by inadequate facilities in rural and remote areas, as well as the suboptimal utilization of available resources in urban settings, resulting in unequal service quality for young children. This study aims to map the comprehensive challenges and propose solution recommendations regarding the standards of facilities and infrastructure in ECE institutions across Indonesia. The research employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) framework. Relevant articles were identified through Google Scholar and the Garuda Kemdikbud databases using the keywords “standar sarana dan prasarana PAUD” and “standards for early childhood education facilities and infrastructure.” Of the 40 initially identified articles, eight studies published between 2021 and 2026 were selected based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings revealed four major challenges: (1) a gap between regulatory standards and their implementation in practice, particularly in remote areas; (2) significant disparities between urban and rural ECE institutions; (3) suboptimal management of educational play equipment (APE); and (4) limited institutional capacity among private ECE providers. Recommended solutions include strengthening regulatory implementation, promoting community-based facility development programs, increasing local government budget allocations, and enhancing the capacity of ECE administrators. These findings are expected to serve as an evidence-based reference for policymakers in improving the sustainability and quality of facilities and infrastructure in ECE institutions throughout Indonesia.]]>
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