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Citation

Barros AJ, Gonçalves EV, de Borba CR, Lorenzatto CS, Motta DB, da Silva VR, Schiroky VM. Cad. Saude Publica 1999; 15(3): 597-604.

Vernacular Title

Perfil das creches de uma cidade de porte medio do sul do Brasil: operacao,

Affiliation

Departamento de Medicina Social, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, C. P. 464, Pelotas, RS 96001-970, Brasil. a.barros@zaz.com.br

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Escola Nacional De Saude Publica)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10502156

Abstract

Ninety-two daycare centers (23 public, 10 charitable, and 59 private) were identified in the municipality of Pelotas, RS, Southern Brazil. These centers were studied in relation to their organization, services, child-care practices, and infrastructure. All public centers worked full-time, while most private centers operated in the afternoon and received a smaller proportion of children under the age of two. The child-to-attendant ratio was similar in both types of centers, and the nurseries were the classes most frequently above the recommended maximum. Group and center sizes were larger in the public centers. Attendant schooling was higher in the private centers, but task specificity was lower. The infrastructure deficiencies most commonly observed in the public centers were lack of an internal recreational area and playground equipment. Private centers lacked adequate diapering facilities and exclusive toilets for the children. A small proportion of centers had staff trained to handle fire emergencies and administer first aid, revealing insufficient concern over safety issues.


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