RESEARCH BRIEF: MINIMUM STANDARDS MATTER
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Minimum standards are structural inputs that can enable “adequate” or “good enough” quality ECEC provisions. Structural requirements may define the quality of the physical environment for young children (e.g., buildings, space, outdoors, pedagogical materials); the training levels for staff; staff-child ratios; work conditions; etc. (OECD, 2006). A certain minimum level of ECEC provision can be ensured by the clear formulation of standards and enforcement of legislation or regulations (OECD, 2006).
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