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Teachers have a strategic role in developing the curriculum. Early Childhood Education of Bunda Maria Grazia in Nekang-Ruteng has developed a curriculum based on Manggarai local wisdom. The research objective was to describe a curriculum development model based on Manggarai local wisdom in Bunda Maria Grazia Early Childhood Education. The research method used here was descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques using observation, interview and documentation techniques. Test the validity of the data using the triangulation technique. The data obtained were analyzed using Miles & Huberman's theory which includes data reduction, data display and conclusions. The results showed that the curriculum development model appeared in the development of Planning and Learning Development. In develop the planning, the institution develops themes and sub-themes that embrace cultural elements and in the development of learning, the teacher chooses games and interesting media according to the themes and sub-themes that have been developed.