Differences in the Working Environment Condition and Professional Development of Child-Care Teachers According to the Type of Child-Care Centers

This study examined differences in childcare teachers' working environment conditions and professional development across various types of childcare centers. A survey was conducted with 500 childcare teachers employed in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Daejeon, and Busan, Korea. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 23.0, employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, reliability analysis, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results revealed significant differences in teachers' working conditions and professional development depending on the type of childcare center. These findings underscore the necessity of recognizing unique environments of different childcare center types and highlight the need for social support to enhance working conditions and professional development of childcare teachers.