Caring and Learning Together: A Case Study of Jamaica

Ea ar rl ly y C Ch hi il ld dh ho oo od d a an nd d F Fa am mi il ly y P Po ol li ic cy y S Se er ri ie es s N N° ° 2 21 1-2 About the Report This is one of several country reports contributing to global understanding of integration processes, specifically the integration of early childhood care and education services under The structure of the report follows a design provided by UNESCO with specific questions under topic headings stipulated by a Master Questionnaire that was provided to all countries for consistency. The authors take full responsibility for the content of the report itself. Although the focus of the report is on the administrative integration of early childhood development under one ministry, that of education, it will be noted that several of the Jamaican country players discuss, and are working towards, integration in its broader meanings. Acknowledgements The authors are indebted to the willing cooperation of all persons interviewed for this report, who are listed by name and position in Appendix C. These stalwarts of the integration movement all brought to their participation the passion and commitment which has marked this dynamic movement since its inception and all perspectives were useful in describing achievements to date as well as remaining challenges. We thank them all, and UNESCO and UNICEF for the opportunity to contribute Jamaica’s experience to this multi-country Research Project. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The authors are responsible for the choice and the presentation of the facts contained in this book and for the opinions expressed therein, which are not necessarily those of UNESCO and do not commit the Organization.