Effects of child-caregiver ratio on interactions between caregivers and children in childcare centers: an experimental study In this Dutch study 217 caregivers from 64 childcare centres were observed during two structured play episodes: one with a group of three children and one with a group of five. A ratio of 3:1 produced a significantly higher quality of interaction than a ratio of 5:1, particularly for younger children. De Schipper, E and others, Child Development 77(4): 861-874, July/Aug 2006.
Effects of child-caregiver ratio on interactions between caregivers and children in childcare centers: an experimental study In this Dutch study 217 caregivers from 64 childcare centres were observed during two structured play episodes: one with a group of three children and one with a group of five. A ratio of 3:1 produced a significantly higher quality of interaction than a ratio of 5:1, particularly for younger children.
De Schipper, E and others, Child Development 77(4): 861-874, July/Aug 2006.
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