According to the features of pluralistic society, the needs of educare are also more diversified in
terms of educare for young children with disabilities, multi-cultural background, infant-toddlers, and
children who need time extended care. Recently, as the interest in these vulnerable areas is
increased, providing quality child-care services have become more emphasized. Therefore, this study
investigated the statuses, issues, research trends and suggested developmental directions of child
care services for disabilities, multi-cultural, infant care, and time extended care. Implications and
suggestions for research, practice, and policy development in the future were provided.