NSW: Findings of new parent survey into long day childcare From: AAP General News (Australia) | Date: May 7, 2008 | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

AAP General News (Australia)

05-07-2008

NSW: Findings of new parent survey into long day childcare

Main findings of the national What Parents Want From Long Day Care survey:

* 62 per cent of parents believe, falsely, one in four or more staff at their long
day care (LDC) centre have a university degree.

* 20 per cent believe, falsely, all childcare workers have a relevant degree or diploma.

* 35 per cent th...

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