HADHANATUNA: Journal of Early Childhood Education is a peer-reviewed scientific periodical published by the Early Childhood Islamic Education Study Program (PIAUD), Faculty of Tarbiyah, ISIMU Pacitan. The journal is published biannually in February and August and serves as an open-access platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to disseminate scholarly work and innovative ideas in the field of Islamic Early Childhood Education. The name HADHANATUNA—derived from the Arabic word ḥaḍānah (حضانة), meaning "nurturing" or "care"—reflects the journal’s philosophical foundation: that education in early childhood is not merely about instruction, but about loving guidance, spiritual formation, and holistic growth rooted in Islamic values. Scope of the Journal The scope of HADHANATUNA: Journal of Early Childhood Education covers theoretical, empirical, and applied research related to early childhood education—especially from Islamic and multidisciplinary perspectives. Topics include (but are not limited to): Developmental Domains; Moral and religious values development, Physical and motor development, Social and emotional development, Cognitive and linguistic growth, Artistic, aesthetic, and creative development. Pedagogical and Institutional Focus; Parenting models and early childhood education at home, Management of early childhood education institutions, Learning strategies and curriculum innovation, Educational games and learning media, Assessment and evaluation in child development. Contemporary and Contextual Themes; Early childhood psychology and empowerment, Islamic perspectives on child development, Integration of technology and digital learning for young children, Teacher professionalism and Islamic educational leadership, Community participation in early childhood education