The Perceived Value of a Universal Early Learning Program: A Parent Perspective-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

The Perceived Value of a Universal Early Learning Program: A Parent Perspective

Published:2022-01-12 Issue:4 Volume:32 Page:977-988
ISSN:1062-1024
Container-title:Journal of Child and Family Studies
language:en
Short-container-title:J Child Fam Stud

Author:

McIsaac Jessie-Lee D.^ORCID,Smith Marla E.,Turner Joan,McLean Christine,Harkins Mary Jane

Abstract

AbstractPan-Canadian efforts to support universal access to quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) for families are underway. Focusing on a universally available ECEC program in Nova Scotia, this study explored the impact of the perceived value of this publicly funded ECEC program on parental decisions for enrollment. A thematic analysis of data from focus groups and interviews (n = 42 families represented) from two separate, but related studies, revealed themes (Ease of access, Communication, Supporting familiarity with school and Early learning) which provide insight on the value that parents place on a universal ECEC program and may help to inform other jurisdictions.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Life-span and Life-course Studies,Developmental and Educational Psychology

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10826-021-02214-9.pdf

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