The hypothesis that community colleges compete with postsecondary proprietary schools is tested by a secondary analysis of the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972. The findings demonstrate that the two types of institutions draw from different populations. Thus the hypothesis of competition is rejected. (Author)

Examines the influence of importance ratings of intrinsic and extrinsic characteristics of child care on parents' choice of care. Found that parents who value developmental characteristics of care chose center care and that parents for whom hours, location, and cost of care are important chose care at home. (RB)