Table 1.
Characteristics of ECEC educators.
| Characteristics | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| ECEC educator | |
| Highest education achieved | |
| CDA – Orientation Course | 24 (15) |
| CDW – 1-year certificate – ECEC | 19 (11.9) |
| CDS – 2-year diploma – ECEC | 75 (46.9) |
| University degree | 42 (26.3) |
| Age (yrs) | 40.5 ± 11.98 |
| Gender | |
| Male | 7 (4.2) |
| Female | 157 (94.6) |
| Position | |
| Director | 57 (35.6) |
| Educator | 90 (56.3) |
| Cook/Chef | 2 (1.3) |
| Owner/Operator | 11 (6.9) |