Two-to-three-year-old children's interactions with peers in child-care centres: Effects of spatial distance to caregivers

▶ Effects of spatial distance to caregivers on children's social behaviours. ▶ Observed children's behaviour during free plays in 12 child care centers. ▶ Inhibitory impact of proximity to adults on children's oreintation toward peers. ▶ Time spent in positive peer interactions higher out of proximity to caregivers.