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020			_a0-929816-07-2
050			_aHQ 778.5 .O46
100			_aOlmsted, P.P. (ed.)|Weikart, D.P.
245		0	_aHow nations serve young children: Profiles of child care and education in 14 countries
260			_aMichigan _bHigh Scope Educational Research Foundation _c1989
300			_axxiv, 409p.
500			_aDiscusses the nature, quality and effects of the experiences of children before they acquire any formal schooling from various parts of the world. Each of the profiles presented reflects the effects of national policy on early childhood education and care. These provide background information on the country?s historical traditions, national attitudes, and political and economic situations. The book presents implementation data from families on their use and satisfaction with early childhood care and education services. This is assessed to demonstrate the effectiveness with which national policies have been translated into practice and their quality standards. Their effects are revealed through the description of the experiences by the children.
650			_aChild|Education|Delivery of Health Care|Public Policy
942			_2lcc _cBK
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