Table 6 Reasons for choosing a preschool type
From: Public or private? Determinants of parents’ preschool choice in India
Type of preschool chosen | Type of reasons | Derived categories | Parent reasons |
|---|---|---|---|
Public preschool | Educational | Early education (65%) | Education is important for the child’s future Child learns something early |
School readiness (20%) | Child will get used to go to school Child gets ready for primary school Child get more socialized | ||
Non-educational | Material benefits (13%) | Get free meal and accessories No cost for schooling | |
Other reasons (2%) | Mother gets time for other siblings Parents get time for housework Parents get time for paid work | ||
Private preschool | Educational | Early education (78%) | Education is important for the child’s future Child learns something early |
School readiness (22%) | Child will get used to go to school Child gets ready for primary school Child get more socialized | ||
Non-educational | Material benefits (0%) | Get free meal and accessories No cost for schooling | |
Other reasons (0%) | Mother gets time for other siblings Parents get time for housework Parents get time for paid work |