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[Child care in day nurseries: a space for nursing]
Vera Lúcia de Oliveira Gomes1, Alcione Leite da Silva, Edel Ern
1Enfermeira, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. vlogomes@terra.com.br
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|April 3, 2004
Summary
This article explores the historical and current context of infant care in day nurseries. It concludes that nursing professionals are qualified to provide quality childcare, highlighting day nurseries as a key space for nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Nursing
- Early Childhood Education
Background:
- Examines the historical evolution of childcare practices in day nurseries.
- Analyzes the current situation of childhood and early care.
- Considers contemporary concepts of care and caring in early childhood settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the qualification of childcarers for infants up to two years old in day nurseries.
- To evaluate the role of nursing professionals in providing day care services.
- To identify the day nursery as a significant social and political arena for nursing.
Main Methods:
- Historical perspective analysis of childcare.
- Review of current conceptions of care and caring.
- Examination of Brazilian Guiding and Bases Law for National Education no. 9394/96.
- Assessment of nursing professionals' educational background and qualifications.
Main Results:
- Nursing professionals possess the requisite educational background for infant day care.
- Day nurseries are identified as crucial social and political spaces for nursing.
Conclusions:
- Nursing professionals are deemed qualified for providing day care to infants.
- The day nursery setting offers a valuable platform for nursing's social and political engagement.