Early childhood education and care in the USA

Author(s)

• Cryer, Debby
• Clifford, Richard M.
• National Center for Early Development & Learning (U.S.)

Bibliographic Information

Early childhood education and care in the USA

edited by Debby Cryer and Richard M. Clifford

（A series from the National Center for Early Development & Learning / series editor, Donald B. Bailey, Jr）

P.H. Brookes, c2003

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This research-based text gives readers an overview of early childhood education and care, as well as a new awareness of the strengths, challenges, and concerns facing the system. Highly respected expert contributors give readers clear and concise historical background, illuminating data and findings on the current state of the field, and reflections and insights on future directions. Key areas covered include access to education and care programs, curriculum and program content, staff roles and compensation, specific initiatives, regulatory policy, and funding issues. Equally useful for preservice and in-service professionals, this essential text leaves readers with a thorough understanding of early childhood education and care in the United States.

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Details

• NCID: BA68880635
• ISBN:
  • 1557666385
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Baltimore, Md.
• Pages/Volumes: xxii, 227 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1139.25
  • DC21 : 372.21
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Early childhood education -- Government policy -- United States
  • LCSH : Child care -- Government policy -- United States
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA68880599