[Continuity and work in nurseries].

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Early Childhood Education

Background:

• Continuity of care is essential for psychological development in children.
• Professional reflection supports consistent care but faces challenges in pacing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of continuity of care in child psychological development.
• To examine factors influencing the pace of implementing continuity of care in day-care settings.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative interview with a day-care centre director in training.
• Exploration of professional reflection and its impact on care consistency.

Main Results:

• Continuity of care significantly impacts children's psychological self-building.
• Irregular pacing in care continuity implementation is a noted challenge.
• Professional reflection is a key facilitator but requires consistent application.

Conclusions:

• Ensuring consistent continuity of care is vital for optimal child psychological development.
• Strategies to support regular pacing in care continuity are needed.
• Further research into professional reflection's role in early childhood settings is warranted.