The design and evaluation of a preschool enrichment package for black South African children in day care

In this paper the rationale behind, and effectiveness of, an early enrichment package for young South African children in day care are examined. Results indicate that there are significant gains in children's competence with objects, and in their psychometric performance. However, some attention needs to be paid to the fact that the enrichment package increased children's levels of solitary play. The study illustrates the degree to which enrichment design can be informed and refined as a result of evaluative research.