The Impact of Covid-19 on the Quality of Daily Routines in Nurseries and the Influence on Young Children
Authors: Sotiropoulou, Eleni 
Stroungis - Venetas, Georgios 
Bercovits, Anastasia 
Giannakou, Vasiliki 
Publisher: Macrothink Institute
Issue Date: 1-Jan-2022
Journal: International Journal of Education 
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Keywords: Covid-19, Daily routines, Children under the age of 3, Children development, Greek ECEC
Abstract: 
Daily routines in nurseries are among the key elements of their program. Specifically, routines are essential to the function of nurseries, while providing children with stability and a safe environment for exploration and learning experiences. However, compliance with health protocols for covid-19 has brought about significant changes in the way they operate. The aim of this study is to explore the views of 31 educators working in nurseries in Attica (Greece) with children under the age of 3, on how the restrictions they must adhere to have affected the quality of their daily routines and, by extension, the children themselves. A semi-structured interview was chosen for data collection. The results of the survey showed that the quality of the children's morning welcome, morning circle, play corners, outdoor play, outdoor walks, lending library and lunch routine, have deteriorated. In addition, educators report that children feel disorganized and unsafe to explore the environment and have limited learning experiences. Finally, the results of this study may contribute to the scientific literature on the effects of covid-19 and provide useful information for educators.
ISSN: 1948-5476
DOI: 10.5296/ije.v14i3.20214
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1182
Type: Article
Department: Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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