Women's reflections on choosing quality long day care in a regional community

Australian Journal of Early Childhood

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 42-49

  Harris, Nonie ^a  

^a JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 84859641090     PISSN: 03125033     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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