The past segregation approach to the care of the mentally handicapped in Denmark is reviewed; the present normalization-integration approach, resulting in part from parents' associations and recognizing the basic rights of the retarded, is explained. A survey is then given of the Danish system, including services, facilities, budget, and regional…

Providing a cross-cultural perspective on governmental involvement in the provision of day care services, this study explores early childhood programs in five countries. Chapter 1 is a brief introduction, Chapter 2 describes state supported child care in Denmark. Chapter 3 describes playgroups in England. Chapter 4 concerns state and municipal…