PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Krejčová, Věra TI - DP - 2001 Feb 1 TA - e-Pedagogium VI - 1 IP - 1 IS - 12137758 AB - Setting and maintaining standards for professional preparation of early childhood teachers are important indicators of the increased professionalism of early childhood education in many countries. This article introduces national strategies on this field in England and USA.