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Child care agencies in Ohio were surveyed concerning their programs and child care workers so as to better understand factors that contribute to job stress, attrition, and satisfaction. The survey provided data regarding the population served at the agencies and the characteristics of child care workers, their services, concerns, desires, and rewards. The findings indicate that environmental variables contribute largely to perceived concern and desired changes, whereas success with children provides a prominent source of job satisfaction.
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Kingsley, R.F., Cook-Hatala, C. A survey of child care workers: Implications for administrators regarding job stress and satisfaction. Child Youth Care Forum 17, 281–287 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01083909
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