Family day care : international perspectives on policy, practice and quality /

Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Contribu...

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Online Access: Full text (MCPHS users only)
Other Authors: Mooney, Ann, 1950-, Statham, June
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003
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Summary:Family day care or childminding plays a significant role in the provision of childcare in many countries, but is facing new challenges. Bringing together theory, research and knowledge from practice, this topical book presents a variety of informative perspectives on this important service. Contributors from ten countries draw on their recent research to examine how family day care has developed in differing economic and social climates. Covering the views of policy makers, childcare providers and parents, the book includes discussion of: levels of government intervention; training and support.
Physical Description:1 online resource (255 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1417501944
9781417501946
9781846423895
1846423899
9781843100621
1843100622
1283904470
9781283904476
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.