An Evaluation of Early Education Based on Physical Environmental Guidelines
The integration of environmental policies with political support for action on these policies is of prime significance for mobilization and progression of improving indoor environments. However, state licensing agencies and local county ordinances for child care centers do not universally follow the...
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| author | Donna J. Satterlee Jeffrey M. Molavi Mark E. Williams |
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| description | The integration of environmental policies with political support for action on these policies is of prime significance for mobilization and progression of improving indoor environments. However, state licensing agencies and local county ordinances for child care centers do not universally follow these policies and standards. As a result, most early childhood educational programs operate without proper indoor environments. Indoor air quality, temperature, ventilation, daylighting, and acoustics are crucial factors for educational settings in early childhood education. This study documents the physical environment in early childhood education centers in three counties in Maryland. Results indicate that building performance and indoor air quality standards vary according to the socioeconomic status of children who attend early childhood programs, and environmental factors correlate with educational achievement (as measured by kindergarten readiness scores). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8092c0984c1a45b5af82a0b6984546c52022-12-22T02:37:10ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402015-05-01510.1177/215824401558681010.1177_2158244015586810An Evaluation of Early Education Based on Physical Environmental GuidelinesDonna J. Satterlee0Jeffrey M. Molavi1Mark E. Williams2University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, USAUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, USAUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, USAThe integration of environmental policies with political support for action on these policies is of prime significance for mobilization and progression of improving indoor environments. However, state licensing agencies and local county ordinances for child care centers do not universally follow these policies and standards. As a result, most early childhood educational programs operate without proper indoor environments. Indoor air quality, temperature, ventilation, daylighting, and acoustics are crucial factors for educational settings in early childhood education. This study documents the physical environment in early childhood education centers in three counties in Maryland. Results indicate that building performance and indoor air quality standards vary according to the socioeconomic status of children who attend early childhood programs, and environmental factors correlate with educational achievement (as measured by kindergarten readiness scores).https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244015586810 |
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