"International Developments in Early Childhood Services" examines the current provisions, recent developments, and issues confronting early childhood services in 15 countries with material presented as case studies drawn from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific Region, and North America. Developments and issues are discussed in terms of the contextual factors shaping them. Structural, funding, staffing and program-content developments are highlighted. This book focuses on education and care services for children up to eight years of age.