Contribution of child care centers to early childhood development; a case study from the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
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2011-04
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Faculty of Education Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Abstract
This thesis explores the contribution of child care centers in Kathmandu valley to early
childhood development. Relevant data was collected through questionnaires, interviews,
observation, and discussion with over one hundred participants. A general review of pertinent
literature is also included to gain perspective. A broad range of theoretical lenses were used to
analyze and interpret the data including the perspectives of early childhood development,
economic, cultural sociology, and psychology. Analysis of the data showed that commercial
child care centers in Kathmandu are in crisis: they need to contribute more to mental and
psychological development of the children. Due to economic constraints - they have inadequate
materials, facilities, and number of teachers. To address these issues, the author suggests that a
special authority be created immediately to monitor commercial childcare centers and create
common standards for their operation. Additionally, a policy to include teachers and parents in
the management of and decisions making procedures of CCCs should be implemented.
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Child care, Food & nutrition, Child health, child behaviour, Education, Early Childhood Development