This study looked at the factors Latina mothers want to see in their children's preschool centers, in order to provide a more holistic approach for defining high-quality preschools. A qualitative study was conducted in which 40 Latina mothers from a western region of the United States were interviewed to understand their views about quality…

The purpose of this study was to examine parental selection criteria and satisfaction with day care, knowledge about centre philosophy, teacher education and quality of the day-care environment. Parents ("n" = 261) and educators ("n" = 94) in 44 non-profit centres in three Canadian cities participated. Parent knowledge was…

Parental perceptions of quality preschool and school choice patterns were assessed among 51 working mothers in Zimbabwe. Quality features cited included food and diet, hygiene, and qualified teachers, and varied by income, occupation, and options. Mothers were child centered in their goals, and distribution varied by family income and child care…