FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION: ISSUES OF ADAPTATION FOR UZBEKISTAN

The rapid development of non-governmental pre-school education in Uzbekistan necessitates the integration of advanced international management practices to ensure high educational quality and organizational sustainability. This article examines the mechanisms of pedagogical management in non-governmental pre-school educational organizations (NPEOs) through the prism of successful foreign models, specifically those from South Korea, Finland, and Singapore. The study aims to identify adaptable management strategies that can enhance the efficiency of the Uzbek private education sector.Using a comparative-descriptive methodology, the research analyzes structural governance, quality control systems, and teacher professional development frameworks within these international models. The findings reveal that successful foreign systems prioritize decentralization, public-private partnership (PPP) transparency, and rigorous internal auditing. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of digital management platforms in optimizing administrative workflows. The results suggest that for the Uzbekistan context, the adaptation of a hybrid management model—combining local cultural values with international quality benchmarks—is essential. Specifically, the implementation of a KPI-based evaluation system for educators and the integration of "Smart Kindergarten" management tools are recommended. The discussion concludes that adapting foreign experience is not merely about copying models, but about contextualizing quality standards to meet local socio-economic needs. This research provides a theoretical and practical framework for administrators of non-governmental pre-school institutions and policymakers aiming to modernize the pre-school education management system in Uzbekistan, ensuring its competitiveness on a global scale.