The past thirteen years have seen unprecedented levels of advocacy for children’s access to education, health care, equality, and right to a peaceful and secure life. The declaration of the Dakar Framework for Action (2000) in Senagal1 and the launch of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)2 are watershed moments in the wake of global advocacy for early childhood education and care (ECEC). The targets to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger (Goal 1) and to achieve universal primary education (Goal 2) by 20153 highlight a strong commitment by the international community to achieve greater social equality for all children, especially for those who are most vulnerable. The MDGs provide an ambitious impetus for governments in the East Asia and Asia Pacific region to strive for equal opportunities for all children, and much-needed leverage at the level of policy development to campaign for better early childhood services.