Substitute child care at different ages: relationship to social-emotional functioning in preschool.
In a pilot study based on parent and teacher ratings, the number of hours spent in substitute care during the first three years of life correlated with children's levels of behavior problems in preschool. The developmental period from 18 to 24 months was the most sensitive to the use of substitute care, and boys were more negatively affected than girls. The child-adult ratio and setting were not significant factors. Results suggest reconsideration of parental leave policies and direction for future research.
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D000367:Age Factors; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D002654:Child Care; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male