Booming economy fuels continued expansion of for-profit child care
R. Neugebauer
SOURCE: Child Care Information Exchange, 131: 18-21, 2000
In print: CIRC ID# 13833
The giant in the playground: investigating the reach and implications of the corporatisation of child care provision.
Press, Frances & Woodrow, Christine. (2009). Sydney University Press.
The corpratization of Australian childcare: Towards an ethical audit and research agenda
Sumsion, Jennifer
Journal of early Childhood Research. 2006, 4(2), 99-120.
Canadian documents
Organizational structure and behaviour in day care: Differences between non-profit and for-profit centres
Analysis of data from Child Care Management Study.
P. Canning
SOURCE: Canadian Journal of Infancy & Early Childhood, 9 (2): 67-78. 2002.
In print: CIRC ID# 17331
See also:
A sociological examination of the child care auspice debate [See Observed Quality section]
Hidden fragility: Closure among child care services in BC
P. Kershaw, B. Forer & H. Goelman
SOURCE: Vancouver: Human Early Learning Partnership, University of British Columbia. 2004.
Report in pdf
Child care workers' wages: New evidence on returns to education, experience, job tenure and auspice
G. Cleveland & D. Hyatt
SOURCE: Journal of Population Economics, 15: 575-597. 2002.
In print: CIRC ID# 15845
For a thorough list of academic literature on the issue of privatization see: CRRU Briefing Note: Research evidence on selected aspects of for-profit/non-profit child care programs: A bibliography
This special conference, part of an international programme of events, will look at how we can extend early years services to meet the needs of 0-3s and their families.
Why attend?
- Learn about the EC commitment to prioritise funding and transfer of good practice within Europe
- Hear from leading experts and practitioners about best practice from across Europe in providing services for 0-3s
- Find out different approaches to designing and delivering integrated services that improve children's social and intellectual development even with today's challenging budgets
- Participate in practical break out sessions as well as plenary debate
Speakers include:
- Marta Korintus, Director of Research, National Institute for Family and Social Policy, Hungary
- Lucia Santos, President of the Association of Young Children's Educators,Portugal
- Paivi Linberg, Head of Child, Adolescent and Family Unit, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland
- Carol Kirk, Corporate Director of Education and Skills, North Ayrshire Council
- John Butcher, Head of Inclusion, Glasgow City Council
- Andrew Lowe, President, ADSW
- Jim Millard and Pearce Stewart, European Structural Funds Division, Scottish Government
- Heather Douglas, Early Years Manager, Glasgow City Council
New Lanark is the site of the world's first integrated nursery and school age child care service, set up by Robert Owen in 1816. It is a World Heritage site.
