Resources concerning the higher payments that are paid to providers who offer better quality child care. Payment rates vary for children with disabilities and other special needs, non-standard-hours, and other specialized types of care.
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The Library collection contains summaries and availability information for published documents of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers and other members of the child care community. Links to full-text publications about child care and school-age issues are provided when available.
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2005 Oklahoma Child Care and Early Education Portfolio (PDF) | This 2005 report is the second compilation of data and information on how Oklahoma is caring for its youngest citizens. The report is an accessible, comprehensive resource for families, child care providers,... [view more] | Library |
2005 Survey on Early Learning Programs (PDF) | This document summarizes findings from a survey of early learning programs in Greater Kansas City to assess the status of early learning in the region. Key findings are presented for four major benchmarks:... [view more] | Library |
2006 ASCD Legislative Agenda: Multiple Measures of Assessment (PDF) | These brief policy papers provide information on each of the Association’s top five legislative priorities for 2006. These issues include multiple measures of assessment, comprehensive professional development,... [view more] | Library |
2007 Missouri Legislative Agenda (HTML) | This document presents the 2007 Missouri Legislative Agenda. The Mid-America Regional Council’s Board of Directors (MARC) urges the legislature to sustain its investment in early learning initiatives.... [view more] | Library |
25 Things Research Says About Child Development (PDF) | This booklet presents 25 key child development insights derived from research. Data indicate that relationships matter, especially family relationships. Children with positive, caring relationships with... [view more] | Library |
4-Star Quality Rating System: Palm Beach County, Florida Child Care Center Manual | This child care center manual describes the 4-Star Quality Rating System in Palm Beach County, Florida. The rating system is a voluntary, early care and education improvement system that seeks to enhance... [view more] | Library |
ABCs of QRS: A Plan for a Minnesota Quality Rating System for Child Care and Early Education and Schoolage Programs, Draft (PDF) | This draft plan presents the recommendations of a citizen’s task force for developing a voluntary quality rating system (QRS) for early care and education and school-age programs in Minnesota. This plan... [view more] | Library |
ACET Collaborative Team (ACT) Project: Final Evaluation Report: November 2001 - October 2003 | This document presents the final evaluation report of the Advancing Careers through Education and Training (ACET) Collaborative Team (ACT) Project by the Georgia Department of Human Resources from November... [view more] | Library |
An Act Establishing Early Education for All, 2005-2006 Legislative Session (PDF) | This document from Massachusetts presents the Early Education for All initiative from the 2005-2006 legislative session. It is asserted that the first five years of life are a time of tremendous growth... [view more] | Library |
ASQ: Advancing School-Age Child Care Quality: ASQ Team Member's Manual. | The Institute on Out of School Time (NIOST) designed this self-study guide to evaluate the quality of school-age care programs, and to provide improvement strategies for programs wishing to pursue accreditation... [view more] | Library |