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Peer reviewedKontos, Susan; Stevens, Robin – Young Children, 1985
Summarizes three recent studies which found relationships between the quality of day care centers and children's development. Also describes the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale and its effects when used by centers for self-evaluation. Discusses similar benefits of self-study resulting from the accreditation program of the National…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement
