This essay delves into the multifaceted concept of leadership within the context of early childhood education (ECE). It begins by defining "leading well" in the early years, emphasizing the alignment of culture with vision and strategy in children's centers. The essay highlights the shift towards distributed leadership and the importance of designated leaders in curriculum and pedagogy, emphasizing their role in guiding educators and shaping teaching practices. The main body explores effective leadership in childhood education, emphasizing qualities such as patience, consistency, and communication. It examines practices that characterize early childhood educational contexts, including the roles of team stakeholders, policy designers, rights advocates, and pedagogy creators. The essay discusses leadership's role in creating a learning environment where children can interact and develop essential skills. Challenges faced by children's centre leaders and strategies to resolve these challenges are also discussed, with relevant illustrations. The report also discusses what challenges leaders face in early setting, with strategies to resolve the same are highlighted under this essay, with some relevant illustrations.