The study established various forms of parents’
participation in educational activities at school; education activities at home, parent-school
communication and home environment had an influence on the academic performance of preschool
learners. Home environment was found to have influence on academic performance of preschool
learners both positively and negatively. Parents’ involvement in educational activities at school was
found to have indirect influence on academic performance of preschool learners, while involvement
in educational activities at home had direct influence. Parent-school communication was found to be
influencing academic performance of preschool learners to some extent.