“[I] Play a Lot”: Children's Perceptions of Child Care

Early Childhood Teachers' and Staff Members' Perceptions of Nutrition and Physical Activity Practices for Preschoolers

“…What happens in the center-based child care setting concerning nutrition and physical activity experiences can influence the child's health from an educational as well as physical standpoint. Preschoolers themselves have reported remembering riding bikes and running when asked what they do at child care (Ceglowski & Bacigalupa, 2007). Preschoolers also remembered and preferred teacher involvement in their play (Ceglowski & Bacigalupa, 2007).…”

The Use of Video Games by Kindergartners in a Family Child Care Setting

“…In addition, programs housed in school buildings or commercial establishments might also allow access to video games on computers, ''arcade-style'' games, and hand-held game players. Indeed, when Ceglowski (2003) interviewed children about the activities they had available to them in child care, she found that children often reported playing video games and watching television in child care centers, SACC programs, licensed family child care homes, and ''kith and kin'' care.…”

Going Outside in Winter: A Qualitative Study of Preschool Dressing Routines

“…When interviewing children about child care activities, Ceglowski and Bacigalupa (2007) found school-age children in a northern sample to be more enthusiastic than preschoolers about going outside. Essa et al (1990) found that young children interacted more with peers and adults when the weather was inclement, implying a need to gain emotional and social support from others.…”

“…Galanpoulos (1995) as cited in Ceglowski and Bacigalupa (2007), found that preschoolers could describe differences in routines at home and at preschool. Ninety-five percent of the preschoolers described child care routines as more restrictive than home, which suggests that the preschoolers were aware of more group rules in child care.…”

“…These studies, however, have an overall lack of attention by researchers to playful aspects of dressing. One might ask what the preschool children meant by routines at child care being more ''fun'' (Galanpoulos, as cited in Ceglowski and Bacigalupa 2007). What playful exchanges or activities might be observed during dressing with preschoolers and adults?…”