Predictors of quality of childcare centers in low-income settings: findings from a cross-sectional study in two Nairobi slums.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rapid urbanization and increased women's involvement in paid work have contributed to the upsurge of informal childcare centers, especially in low-income settings where quality is a major issue. However, there are limited data on the factors associated with the quality of childcare centers in informal settlements in Africa.

Methods

We conducted a quantitative observation and questionnaire survey of 66 childcare centers to identify the factors associated with the quality of childcare services in two informal settlements (Korogocho and Viwandani) in Nairobi. The quality of the centers (outcome variable) was assessed using a locally developed tool. Data on center characteristics including type, size, location, length of operation, charges, and number of staff were co

SUBMITTER: Nampijja M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10644197 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature