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Type :thesis
Subject :LB Theory and practice of education
Main Author :Chan, Yi Bing
Title :Exploring the sustainability of institution-based private childcare centre in Klang Valley
Place of Production :Tanjong Malim
Publisher :Pusat Penyelidikan Perkembangan Kanak-kanak Negara
Year of Publication :2022
Corporate Name :Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
With the increased number of women participating in the labour force and the encouragement from the Malaysian government to the private sector in setting up preschool and early childcare centres, there is a high demand for the number of institution-based private childcare centres. However, the literature has shown that the number of childcare centres closing is on the rise and in a worrying state. Hence, the purpose of this study is to explore the possible factors affecting the closing of the institution-based private childcare centres in Klang Valley and to learn the best practices from the sustaining childcare centres. This study utilized multiple case studies methods in researching the success factors of those sustainable childcare centres as well as identifying the factors that lead to the closing of some childcare centres. Two institution-based private childcare centres that have operated for more than ten years and two centres that have recently closed after operating between two to four years in the Klang Valley area were selected in this study. This study used semi-structured interviews to collect qualitative data from the operator, one teacher, and one parent from each centre, together with the field observation and document analysis. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data deductively. The themes emerged were organised to answer the research questions. Complexity in managing employees, cautiousness in managing finance, empathetic leadership style, supportive and positive working and learning environment, the ineffectiveness of related policies and implementation were among the findings of this study. In conclusion, the operator needs to have early childhood care and education background, related working experiences and coupled with good financial management, strong and empathetic leadership abilities, good in marketing and recruitment, and to have policy literacy to comply with the constant changing of the laws and regulations of the country. The implication of this study highlights the need from the authority to look into the implementation and monitoring of childcare centres and the need to increase the awareness of the community towards ECCE in this country.

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