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Evaluate the quality of kindergartens in the province of Damascus

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of kindergartens inthe quality ingto evaluat edThis study aim

province of Damascus in accordance with the standards of the. The study (EFQM)the European model for quality management

) Foundation kindergartens in the 100consisted of ( samplehe Damascus in Syria Arab republic. To achieve t province of

objective of the study, the researcher developed a tool to extracted evaluate the quality of the study, kindergarten, and

The results showed a ofreliability the validity and thestatistically significant differences between the principals of

-tens, according to nationality kindergartens (public kindergarKey -Strategy -private) in dimensions (Leadership

The results showed no statistically performance results). significant differences between qualified managers, according

working in the -leadership to the practical dimensions ( Results-Operations-and Resources Partnership –kindergarten

. ) of Stakeholders The results showed a statistically significant differences

between the directors of kindergartens and in accordance with -Strategy -ears of experience in the dimensions (Leadership y

) . results performance Key –Community Results

model for qualityEuropean -Kindergarten -ity Key words: Qual

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