Daycare: Is an Opportunity Being Missed?

Authors

  • T. David Botterill
  • John L. Crompton

Keywords:

Daycare, women, family, children

Abstract

Changes in the role of women and the composition of family units are transforming societal views regarding child rearing. Despite the interest shown by the private sector and more recently corporate employers, there remains a shortfall in daycare provision and a question over its present quality. This paper ponders insights into the phenomenon as viewed by senior recreation and park administrators in the public sector. The authors suggest that the case for recreation and park agency involvement in daycare is two fold; community responsibility for children outside of the home and, leisure literacy. Several options for service delivery are offered.?

Published

1984-04-04

Issue

Section

Regular Papers