24시간 어린이집 원장의 경험과 요구 탐색

Abstract

This study aims to provide basic data for desirable 24-hour childcare policies in the childcare field through the exploration of the necessity, experience, and needs of 24-hour daycare center operation. Based on the questionnaire proposed by Krueger & Casey (2014), a focus group interview was conducted with directors who had experience in operating daycare centers at the daycare center site for 24 hours, and the interview results were analyzed using a continuous comparative analysis method. According to the study, first, the need for 24-hour daycare centers was found to support the diversity of working hours due to social changes and to reduce the burden of parenting. Second, the heads of 24-hour daycare centers said they experienced difficulties due to health problems of infants and toddlers, parents' uncooperative attitudes, and lack of administrative and financial support during operation. Third, it was said that for a better 24-hour daycare center operation, it is necessary to revitalize the 24-hour care system, develop 24-hour childcare programs, secure dedicated teachers, and promote them. The heads of 24-hour daycare centers who participated in the study were devoted to the operation of 24-hour daycare centers, but they were talking about the lack of administrative and regulatory support to support them. In order to solve various problems encountered in the special situation of 24-hour care, steady support and improvement such as infant development, family support, and teacher support are required.