Table 1 Centre characteristics
Centre One | Centre Two | |
|---|---|---|
Child participants | 27 (14 male, 13 female) | 20 (12 male, 8 female) |
Age of children (years) | 4–5 | 3–5 |
Educator particpants | 5 (1 male, 4 female) | 5 (5 female) |
Educators’ Early Childhood Qualifications | 1 Bachelor degree, 1 Diploma, 1 Certificate, 2 not provided | 3 Diploma, 2 Certificate |
Centre Ownership | Corporate | Independent |
Food provision | Foodservice | Food from home |