The study sought to establish the influence of parents participation on development of Early Childhood and Development Programmes in Lioki Githunguri,Kiambu County. Population of study comprised of five pre-school head teachers, twenty five parents and fifty pre-school children. Study used survey method to sample parents, teachers and children s views on parental roles in ECDE programmes. Research instruments included questionnaires, interview schedules and observation check-lists that were completed by the researcher as the respondents indicated. Data collected was analysed with the aid of computer software (SPSS V17.0) for data processing. The study found out a strong relationship between parental involvement in children s education and positive performance in school. The study recommended rigorous sensitization and education of parents on the importance of getting involved in their children s education and activities and parental-integration in the management of ECDE centres was emphasized.