摘要：Early- and preschool-aged children spend their childhood in educational institutions. However, their growing up takes place during a time spent outside institutions. Considering the fact that childhood institutionalization is nowadays a frequently discussed topic, the interest in spending quality time which is not only realized in the family community, but also, more and more, in early education facilities and other out-of-home programmes aimed at children and their improvement, is becoming increasingly important. That exact segment of life has proved to be an important predictor of the quality development of each individual. By participating in various activities, the child is able to develop a personal system of values, critical thinking, tolerance, and human and ethical values. This paper presents the results of a survey conducted in kindergartens in the City of Zagreb, Sisak, Petrinja, Velika Gorica, and Velika Mlaka. Using an appropriately constructed Questionnaire on Parents’ Opinions on Childhood Institutionalization, 250 parents assessed the importance of including children in different activities provided by early education institutions and other out-of-home programmes
关键词：child; childhood; early education facilities; leisure activities; parents; play.
