| About Canada: Childcare Contributor(s): Friendly, Martha (Author), Prentice, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1552662918 ISBN-13: 9781552662915 Publisher: Fernwood Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.77 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2009 Annotation: Answering frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC) in Canada, this accessible investigation seeks to establish proper standards for childcare programs, kindergartens, and nursery schools, thereby supporting the development of youth and accommodating parents who work or study. Questions covered include" Why doesn't Canada have an ECEC system, even though other countries do? What is missing in Canada's ECEC landscape and why? "and" Is ECEC primarily a public good, a private family responsibility, or an opportunity for profit-making?" Identifying this system as a political issue, this argument proposes that Canada requires an integrated system of services, stating that the absence of universal public funding is detrimental to the future of the country's families, women, and children. Additional topics discussed include an analysis of the history of ECEC, politics and policies, and suggested improvements for the future. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - Marriage & Family - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 362.712 |
| Series: About Canada |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 6.9" (0.85 lbs) 167 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Answering frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education and Childcare (ECEC) in Canada, this accessible investigation seeks to establish proper standards for childcare programs, kindergartens, and nursery schools, thereby supporting the development of youth and accommodating parents who work or study. Questions covered include Why doesn't Canada have an ECEC system, even though other countries do? What is missing in Canada's ECEC landscape and why? and Is ECEC primarily a public good, a private family responsibility, or an opportunity for profit-making? Identifying this system as a political issue, this argument proposes that Canada requires an integrated system of services, stating that the absence of universal public funding is detrimental to the future of the country's families, women, and children. Additional topics discussed include an analysis of the history of ECEC, politics and policies, and suggested improvements for the future. |