Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Prentice, Susan, 1961-

Description

1. 167 p. : ill.; 18 cm.

Summary

1. "Answering frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC) in Canada, this accessible investigation seeks to establish proper standards for childcare programs, kindergartens, and nursery schools, thereby supporting the development of youth and accommodating parents who work or study. Questions covered include Why doesn't Canada have an ECEC system, even though other countries do? What is missing in Canada's ECEC landscape and why? and Is ECEC primarily a public good, a private family responsibility, or an opportunity for profit-making? Identifying this system as a political issue, this argument proposes that Canada requires an integrated system of services, stating that the absence of universal public funding is detrimental to the future of the country's families, women, and children. Additional topics discussed include an analysis of the history of ECEC, politics and policies, and suggested improvements for the future."--Pub. desc.

Series statement

1. About Canada

Uniform title

1. About Canada (Black Point, N.S.) 2.

Subject

1. Child care services > Canada
2. Early childhood education > Canada
3. Garde des enfants > Canada
4. Éducation de la première enfance > Canada
5. Child Care > Canada
6. Canada

Contents

1. Why universal childcare? -- What we know: the importance of early childhood education and childcare -- What we do: taking stock -- What's missing? Quality, access and financing -- A History how did we get where we are? -- Politics and policies -- The Great chlidcare debate -- Getting universal childcare: from the pram to Parliament.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain