Abstract

Providing day care for very young children has pitfalls as well as promises for society. The more alert caregivers are to the nature of infant-toddler development, the need for duplicate toys, the need for nurturance and secure affectionate relationships, the importance of opportunities for dyadic peer play, and the role of the teacher as model and as shaper of prosocial and positive peer interactions, the more confidently can day care personnel undertake the care of toddlers and promote peaceful and enjoyable peer interactions.

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