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Early Childhood Care: A Comparative Analysis Of Preferred Practices, Shaija A. Mills
Early Childhood Care: A Comparative Analysis Of Preferred Practices, Shaija A. Mills
Child Development Theses
This thesis paper aims to investigate and compare the preferred practices in early childhood education and care (ECEC) across four categories: public/universal, private, outdoor, and daycare or family/in-home care. The study utilized online surveys and interviews with parents/guardians of 3-6 year old children and program directors serving children within the same age range. The primary objective was initially to identify best practices in early childhood care. However, as the study progressed, it became evident that the different approaches to early childhood education and care offered unique and valuable contributions. The research shifted from there to an exploration of the substance …