Dzieci do 3 roku życia – opieka czy edukacja? Analiza z perspektywy rozwiązań europejskich

Care and education are equally important to children. In Europe early support services are organized in two ways: split systems and integrated systems. Split systems have proved to be unequal systems. Integrated systems on the other hand, offer flexible, part- and full-time services that link parental leave from the child’s birth, to entitlements to services from one year of age, which promote social inclusion and reduce child poverty. This article presents the analysis of child care and education systems from different European perspectives, including research concerning the role of the quality of early support services in the child’s development.