摘要：This study intended to provide basic materials for establishing a diversity of plans for assistingchildcare centers,by examining differences between self -evaluation and professional evaluation inchildeare centers with less than 21 children. Data were collected from 7 childcare centers to measureevaluation in five categories of accreditation. Significant differences were found between self-evaluationand professional evaluation in "child care curriculum" and in "interaction between teachers andchildren." These results point up the handicap of heavy dependence on self-evaluation as it leads to self. asstance,with limited access to new ideas. On the other hand,"circuit assistance" where a consortium of 2-3 different childcare centers advise and assist each other could effectively stimulatea more professional outlook.
