An observational schedule to assess child behavior in natural settings was devised, using a system of precoding of types of behavior. The schedule was designed to discover the opportunities the adult has provided for the child and the personal setting the child has selected from those available. Two types of codes are used. The first-level coding…

A comparison of various types of day care services with the care children receive in their own homes. (BD)

This paper explores the role of physical environment in the design of child care programs. Examined are environmental variables thought to be important in determining the absence or presence of experiences considered important to children's development. Differences in the physical environment of a typical child care center and an average home are…

This paper on day care services presents: (1) an examination of aspects of home care for children which characterize it as a behavior setting independent of the mother-child bond; (2) a comparison of these home aspects with several common types of day care; and (3) an evaluation of current day care types based on similarities to a good home.…

This paper presents a discussion of the effect of the physical environment on children receiving day care services. Various dimensions of the physical environment which may affect the well-being of infants, preschool and school age children in group or family day care settings are examined. The focus is on the overall well-being and development of…