Effects of variant types of child care experience on the adaptive behavior of kindergarten children.
The adaptive behavior of kindergarten children with previous experience in day care centers or in family day care settings was compared and contrasted with that of kindergarten children who had not participated in day care. No significant differences among groups were found on measures of adaptive behavior, communication skills, daily living skills, socialization, or motor skills. The findings suggest that both forms of out-of-home care are suitable options for parents.
Moore
Beverly F
BF
North Carolina Department of Human Services.
Snow
Charles W
CW
East Carolina University.
Poteat
G Michael
GM
East Carolina University.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D002656:Child Day Care Centers; D002668:Child Rearing; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010553:Personality Development; D012307:Risk Factors; D012917:Social Adjustment