• 품질경영학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.371-380
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• 2013

Purpose: This study analyzes the optimal operation scheme of childcare centers in Korea to maximize the quality of childcare service by determining the number of children and number of teachers. Methods: This study employs a mathematical programming methodology called 'nonlinear integer programming (NLIP)' to solve the optimization problems and compare the quality of childcare service of optimal solutions with those of present operation scheme. Results: It is very successful in obtaining the optimal solutions for alternative capacities and they guarantee the substantial improvement in the quality of childcare service. Conclusion: Though more variables should be adapted for defining the quality of childcare service robustly, it is possible to conclude that childcare centers should modify their operation scheme to improve the quality of childcare service.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.57-70
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• 2010

This study aimed to investigate the current condition of student childcare training in Korea. Participants were 221 university professors, 467 childcare center directors, and 1,260 guidance teachers in Korea. They completed questionnaires the current condition of student childcare training centers, guidance teachers, student teachers, and student childcare training fees. The results showed 64.4% of these centers charged a student childcare training fee, and 35.6% of them did not charge a fee. The average student childcare training fee was 41,000 won. This study aims to offer a realistic understanding and effective information on student childcare training in Korea and to suggest practical standards for student childcare training.

• 아동학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.185-200
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• 2006

This study intended to provide basic materials for establishing a diversity of plans for assisting childcare centers, by examining differences between self-evaluation and professional evaluation in childcare centers with less than 21 children. Data were collected from 7 childcare centers to measure evaluation in five categories of accreditation. Significant differences were found between self-evaluation and professional evaluation in "child care curriculum" and in "interaction between teachers and children." These results point up the handicap of heavy dependence on self-evaluation as it leads to self-assistance, with limited access to new ideas. On the other hand, "circuit assistance" where a consortium of 2~3 different childcare centers advise and assist each other could effectively stimulate a more professional outlook.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.19-38
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• 2017

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the practical experiences of childcare experts, parents, and daycare center directors who participated in the 'Daycare Centers Monitoring Program' carried out in K city. Methods: Participants were three childcare experts who belong to the monitoring group in K city, three mothers with infants and children, and three daycare center directors who were selected for the 'Daycare Centers Monitoring Program'. Results: As a result of the research, the childcare experts experienced the following; 1) sharing interesting experiences with parents, 2) a perception of the monitoring program for taking advantage of mutual strengths, 3) the opportunity of maintaining a sense of presence in early childhood education institutions, et al. The mothers' experiences were shown to include, 1) resolving small questions about the operation and management of a daycare center, 2) feelings of relief through observing the life style of infants and children, 3) the joy and reward of being a member of the monitoring group, et al. The directors' experiences were indicated to include 1) a psychological discomfort recognized as a target of the daycare monitoring and as 'another evaluation', 2) the confusion caused by different reviews, 3) an ambiguity on the unfamiliar indexes and contents electronically documented, et al. Conclusion/Implications: Based on these results, there was a discussion about actual suggestions and educational implications on the daycare monitoring program in order to improve the quality of daycare services in childcare centers.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제48권7호
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• pp.111-118
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• 2010

This study investigated working mothers' attitudes toward maternal employment and beliefs regarding childcare quality according to the childcare centers' operating modalities and hours. Participants were 261 mothers sending their children to full day, nighttime, or 24-hour childcare centers. We conducted the data analysis two-way ANOVA using SPSS. The results revealed significant differences among the groups in these working mothers' attitudes toward maternal employment and their beliefs regarding childcare quality and childcare centers' operating modalities and hours.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 공공데이터인 보육통합정보시스템의 자료를 활용하여 2015학년도에 지속적으로 운영된 어린이집 39,775개소(합동 관측사례 477,300개)의 월별 정원충족률 변화를 이원오차성분(혼합)모형으로 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 정원충족률은 2015년 3월 71.8%에서 2016년 1월 84.4%까지 꾸준히 상승하다가, 2016학년도를 앞둔 2016년 2월(50.3%)에만 일시적으로 급락하였다. 2015학년도 내에서도 3월과 이듬해 1월의 정원충족률은 12.5%p까지 차이가 났고, 1월과 2월의 정원충족률 차이는 32.2%p까지 벌어지는 것이다. 이는 각 년도 12월 말의 단일 시점에서의 어린이집 이용 현황만으로 작성되는 보건복지부 보육통계가 향후 월별 통계로 변경될 필요가 있다는 점을 시사한다. 또한, 어린이집 이용정도에 관한 월별 통계자료는 보육통합정보시스템의 공공데이터를 활용하여 구축 및 제공될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.21-41
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• 2017

Objective: This study purposed to provide implications in regards to the Moon Jae-in Administration that launched in May 2017. Three sectors of childcare polices on administration of childcare centers were reviewed in terms of supporting the healthy development of young children. Methods: Medium and long-term childcare plans and the main policies of previous administrations since 2004 when the Childcare Act was completely reformed, as well as the 'Five-year policy for the Moon Jae-in administration of state affairs' that was announced on July, 2017, were reviewed in terms of publicness of childcare, regulations on operation of childcare services, and customized childcare programs for diverse needs. Results: It was proposed that the concept of publicness of childcare should be conservative when focusing on public childcare centers. The regulations on operating childcare services should focus on improving structural dimensions of childcare quality to keep the well-being of children a top priority. Furthermore, diverse programs should be designed and implemented to satisfy changes in childcare surroundings and the various needs of children and their families. Conclusion/Implications: The Moon Jae-in administration is expected to outline childcare policies and carry out tasks under the new paradigm. The healthy development of young children should be embodied as the final goal that forms the vision of childcare policies based on publicness, rationality, and diversity.

• 한국가정과학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.5-20
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• 2006

This study was a preliminary investigation into improving the environmental and healthy quality of childcare centers. The purpose of this study was to determine the management condition on indoor environment and hygiene of childcare centers in Cheongju. Questionnaire survey was carried out from 11st to 26th of August 2004 by mail. Respondents were consisting of 55 teachers, an executive of each childcare center in Cheongju. From the survey results, there were some problems in 'empty period after remodeling work for preventing sick house syndrome', 'humidity controling', 'glare controling', 'indoor or outdoor noise controling', 'cleaning frequency of each room', 'washing method of toys', 'laundry frequency of rag doll and bedclothes'. So, we need to establish the regulations or give some educations and informations about indoor environment and hygiene to administrators of childcare centers.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.377-391
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• 2022

본 연구는 코로나19 상황에서 육아종합지원센터 어린이집 지원사업 운영실태를 파악하고, 운영 개선 및 발전 방안을 모색하는데 목적이 있다. 이를 위해 서울, 경기 지역 소재의 육아종합지원센터에서 어린이집 지원사업을 담당하는 보육전문요원 6인 대상으로 2022년 2월 1주부터 4주까지 심층 면담을 통해 자료를 수집하고 분석하였다. 연구 결과, 코로나19 상황에서 육아종합지원센터 어린이집 지원사업의 운영실태에 있어서는 사업 운영방식의 다양화, 비대면 교육 확대, 개별컨설팅 및 소규모 교육 요구가 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 운영상의 어려움은 미디어 활용 능력 부족, 예측 불가 상황에 대한 대처 부담, 어린이집과 보육정책기관 사이의 소통역할 미흡으로 나타났다. 지원 요구는 전산 전문인력 확보, 온라인교육 활성화를 위한 환경 구축, 긴급상황에서의 효율적 업무전달체계가 필요한 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국보육지원학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.75-93
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• 2013

본 연구는 어린이집의 교육풍토, 교사의 전문성 인식과 보육과정 운영간의 관계를 살펴보고, 교육풍토와 전문성 인식이 교사/시설 특성과 더불어 보육과정 운영의 질을 예측하는가를 탐색하기 위한 것이다. 연구대상은 서울/경기지역의 어린이집에 근무하는 207명의 보육교사들이며, 수집된 자료는 빈도분석, t-검증, 상관분석, 단계적 중다회귀분석으로 분석하였다. 교육풍토, 교사의 전문성 인식, 그리고 보육과정의 운영 간에는 전반적으로 높은 정적 상관이 존재하였다. 단계적 중다회귀분석 결과, 보육과정 운영의 질을 설명하는 가장 강력한 변인은 교육풍토의 하위영역인 존경과 인정풍토, 교사/시설 특성인 어린이집 유형, 그리고 전문성의 하위영역인 사회봉사성이었다.