Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management (품질경영학회지)

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A Study on Operation Planning of Childcare Centers to Improve the Quality of Childcare Service

보육서비스 품질 개선을 위한 어린이집 운영계획 수립에 관한 연구

  • Song, Seung-Min (Department of Child & Family Welfare, University of Suwon) ;
  • Kim, Taeho (Department of Business Administration, Incheon National University)
  • 송승민 (수원대학교 아동가족복지학과) ;
  • 김태호 (인천대학교 경영학부)
  • Received : 2013.08.25
  • Accepted : 2013.09.10
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study analyzes the optimal operation scheme of childcare centers in Korea to maximize the quality of childcare service by determining the number of children and number of teachers. Methods: This study employs a mathematical programming methodology called 'nonlinear integer programming (NLIP)' to solve the optimization problems and compare the quality of childcare service of optimal solutions with those of present operation scheme. Results: It is very successful in obtaining the optimal solutions for alternative capacities and they guarantee the substantial improvement in the quality of childcare service. Conclusion: Though more variables should be adapted for defining the quality of childcare service robustly, it is possible to conclude that childcare centers should modify their operation scheme to improve the quality of childcare service.

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