Citation

Howes C, Marx E. Early Child Res. Q. 1992; 7(3): 347-366.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0885-2006(92)90026-U

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Aspects of the French child-care system are described and contrasted with aspects of child care in the U.S. in order to stimulate discussion of child-care standards. French child care is characterized by highly trained and reasonably compensated teachers. These teachers work within classrooms with group sizes and adult: child ratios considered excessive by U.S. standards. The quality of child care under such conditions is explored.