By Sarah Farquhar
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This article provides an easy-to-read discussion about  primary caregiving in early childhood centres.  It covers some common questions and concerns relating to a primary caregiving system.

The main reason why early childhood services go for this particular organisational model of staffing is they are concerned for the emotional well-being of children and are keen to ensure continuity of care.

For parents with an infant or toddler, a centre that implements a primary caregiving system is often attractive to them.  Passing a child to strangers can be stressful and having an in-centre primary caregiver reduces stress from the very first separation occasion. 

In the following sections of this article the terms 'primary caregiver' and 'primary caregiving' are defined and  common concerns about primary caregiving are discussed. 

For parents with an infant or toddler, a centre that implements a primary caregiving system is often attractive to them.  Passing a child to strangers can be stressful and having an in-centre primary caregiver reduces stress from the very first separation occasion. 

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