Nursery Teacher’s Conflicts in Temporary Childcare

Abstract

This study examined conflict that occurs when nursery teachers are in charge of temporary childcare. The research was based on a questionnaire and individual interviews. All data from this survey were analyzed via the steps for coding and theorization (SCAT). The results revealed that conflict occurred relating to the following four aspects of childcare: (1) Temporary childcare offers two types of childcare methods from the perspective that children understand or do not understand the routine. (2) Temporary childcare is a self-contained form of childcare. (3) Temporary childcare provides parents with peace of mind for the day. (4) Nursery teachers at temporary childcare play a major role in the welfare of parents and children.