Care is traditionally researched in ECEC as a dyadic, human phenomenon that relies heavily of tropes of females as care providers. The assumption that care is produced in dyadic relationships occludes material care practices that occur beyond the dyad. Drawing on Bernice Fisher and Joan Tronto's care ethics and Karen Barad's focus on the agency of…

Preschools in a secondary school setting can add a dynamic dimension to child development and parenting courses. They serve as laboratories for classes and as a preschool program for children, and they provide a service for parents and the community. (JOW)

The organizer of the Silverlake People's Playground in Los Angeles describes the playground's beginnings, its objectives, its struggles with city bureaucracy and its part in the national movement for quality day care. (Editor)

Used data from the 1990 household Census to determine features of the early education workforce nationwide. Teachers and other staff in preschools and centers reported low wages. Reports other characteristics of this work force and discusses the usefulness of 2000 Census data to assess inequalities in the supply and quality of early education…

Two hundred child care program directors were surveyed as to their most pressing administrative concerns. The primary problem areas targeted by most administrators involved (1) evaluating personal effectiveness; (2) developing a center's philosophy; (3) evaluating the effectiveness of the center for the child; and (4) establishing effective…

On the assumption that there will be a national program of day care for preschool children, the author presents the major issues involved. An attempt is made to bring together some figures on current need and available facilities, to examine policy considerations in the implementation of programs, to present some difficulties in providing adequate…

The author describes the work done by preschool teachers. Topics covered include (1) nature of the work, (2) working conditions and earnings, (3) qualifications and advancement, (4) employment and outlook, and (5) related occupations. Sources of additional information are listed. (CH)

Describes the Atlanta Area Technical School's Child Care Occupations Program, focusing on the combination day-care center/child study laboratory; course work is competency based. Utilizes a model program in training child-care workers at both the secondary and post-secondary level. (TA)

Draws on discussions with child care workers to discuss important changes involved in moving from teaching preschoolers to teaching infants and toddlers. Describes differences in (1) relating to children; (2) parent/teacher relationships; (3) group dynamics; (4) curriculum; (5) routines and transitions; (6) coworker relationships; (7) director…

Based on the "Taking On Turnover" training series conducted by the Center for the Child Care Workforce, this action guide for center-based child care teachers and directors is designed to assist in managing and reducing the increasingly serious problem of job turnover in the child care profession. Following several introductory sections,…

Playschool at White Plains High School in Westchester County, New York, is a unique learning center that was launched by the high school's home economics teacher, Margaret Jordan, 12 years ago as a nursery school laboratory designed for the study of child development by high school students. (EA)

This report presents the most recent salary and benefits data available for the U.S. child care workforce. Data for average wages for preschool teachers and child care workers are presented for each state. A graph comparing median hourly wages between child care jobs and other occupations is also included. Appendix 1 of the report presents:…

This report compiles the most recent salary and benefits data available for the U.S. Child care workforce. Data for average wages of preschool teachers and child care workers are presented for each state. Comparisons between median hourly wages for child care jobs and other occupations are presented graphically. Initiatives at the federal, state,…