Child Care Comparison

CHILD CARE COMPARISON ACROSS STATES This paper will attempt to document the differences in childcare arrangements across several different states. While parents work, individuals other than the parents care for a large majority of preschool children. This fact is true nationally and in every state examined here, so it emphasizes the importance of childcare in the lives of American families. It is vitally important for policymakers to pay close attention to the experiences of children …

…is never interrupted by the teachers in contrast to the regimented and highly structured style of the child care centers in this country. The Danish child care system is very impressive in its attitude toward children and their needs, but something else I found to be a worthwhile part of their system is the fact that the teachers are respected and well paid. Perhaps our policy makers would find a fact-finding mission to Denmark beneficial.