After an initial exploratory research, a pilot project was set up to enhance the accessibility of mainstream day care centre (0 - 3 years) for children of newcomers. The action research focuses on several targets:

• Three pilot centres are selected, who reserve in total 15 places for children of newcomers
  
• The staff and the management of these centres receive regular staff development by the VBJK. Respect for diversity is the key issue here.
  
• Four newcomers are selected and trained as child care workers and work in these pilot centres to diversify the team
  
• A close collaboration is set up with the organisations delivering guidance and training for newly arriving immigrants
  
• A steering group is organised that looks at policy conclusions and dissemination issues
  

Contact: veerle.vervaet@vbjk.be