Safety and Protection Practices in the Early Childhood Education Centres

Ibiwari Caroline Dike and Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu
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Ibiwari Caroline Dike: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria, https://www.ijhhr.org/
Mkpoikanke Sunday Otu: International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, Postal: Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, Gauteng, South Africa., https://www.ijhhr.org/

International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, 2024, vol. 3, issue 1, 294-305

Abstract: A safe and secure environment is an essential part of the early childhood development of any child. This study aims to investigate the safety and protection practices of early childhood centers in the Anambra state, Nigeria, and to determine if any improvements can be made to them. This study analyzed data collected from 60 Early Childhood Care Centers (ECCE Centers) and 60 Pre-Primary Schools (Preprimary School) in Anambra State using the Evaluation of ECCE Implementation Kit (KEIEP), direct observation, and unstructured interviews, all of which were conducted using the evaluation tool. Using descriptive statistics, chi-squares, and student t-statistics, the data were analyzed. According to the results of this study, 28.0% of the private ECCE centers were in compliance with the requirements for enough space for children to play, fenced facilities, a standard first aid box, a splint bandage and an antiseptic. It is important to note that the majority of public early childhood education centers (62.0%) comply with the requirements for fencing, a first aid box, splint bandages, cotton wool, antiseptic, scissors, methylated spirit, liniment, analgesics, and thermometers, whereas 31% of those centers do not have the remaining seven practices. A conclusion of the study was that both private and public ECCE centers in Anambra State comply with the safety and protection provisions and practices in place.

Keywords: Caregiver; Early Childhood Education; Protection; Safety Practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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