Table of Contents “...Hitting the wall : early childhood education in the primary and tertiary sectors : an Australian case study -- Choosing childcare for infants : social, cultural, and demographic influences and outcomes -- Empowering children to learn and grow : Te whariki : The New Zealand early childhood national curriculum -- Landscapes of intimacy, sensuality, and care in early childhood settings -- The social policy context of day care in four Canadian provinces -- Empowerment and entrapment : women workers in home-based and center-based settings -- Exploring parental involvement in Canada : an ideological maze -- Immigrant families in early childhood centers : diverse expectations -- The professional landscape. ...”