Stevanne Auerbach, PhD., Teacher; Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education, approved the first grant for "Sesame Street," evaluated "Title One Programs," established first model childcare center, testified before Congressional Committee (1969); At the Office of Equal Opportunity, planned national childcare program, coordinated Childcare Forum at the White House Conference on Children (1970); Childcare Advocate; Author,15 books on parenting, childcare, toys; Cross-Cultural Study Childcare Services (1974), Choosing Childcare (1976), Child Care: Comprehensive Guide (1975-1979),...

Four outstanding volumes provide childcare professionals with expert insights and timeless guidance from experienced childcare leaders. Program solutions and groundbreaking historical, political and social perspectives come from educators like Edward Zigler, Bettye Caldwell, and Maria Piers; politicians like Walter Mondale and John Brademas; and other specialists across the country. They all share their expertise with a new generation of childcare providers and advocates. This original collection provides concrete answers on providing quality childcare services in every community. The...