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  • Pediatrics and Child Development
  • Environmental Health
  • Socioeconomic Factors in Health

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  • Child care environment significantly influences early childhood development.
  • Understanding factors associated with the child care environment is crucial for early intervention.
  • Socioeconomic status and family structure are known to impact child development outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with the family child care environment.
  • To examine the relationship between the child care environment and children's early development.
  • To assess the impact of socioeconomic and familial factors on the child care environment.

Main Methods:

  • Stratified cluster random sampling of 22,509 children newly enrolled in kindergarten in Shanghai.
  • Parent-reported questionnaires assessing the Index of Child Care Environment (ICCE) and early human capacity.
  • Multinomial linear and logistic regression models to analyze associations.

Main Results:

  • Higher maternal education, income, and early breastfeeding were protective factors for a better child care environment.
  • Children in lower child care environment groups showed significantly increased risks of developmental issues.
  • The lowest child care environment group had over four times the odds of early development risks compared to the highest group.

Conclusions:

  • Family structure, socioeconomic status, and early breastfeeding experience are key determinants of the child care environment.
  • A positive child care environment is vital for promoting healthy early childhood development.
  • Targeted interventions addressing socioeconomic disparities can improve child care environments and developmental outcomes.