Element 2a, Column (A)
Average Number of Children Served Per Month

Definition: The average number of the children served each month.

Allowable Values:

  • Numbers 1 to 999999
  • 0 when none served
  • - (dash) when data applies but is not available
Numbers That Must Add Up: This element must be less than or equal to the Total Number of Children Receiving Care, Element 2b, Column (A).

Guidance: How to Calculate Monthly Average:

Add the number of children served each month and divide by the number of months of service provided by the Tribal child care program (such as full year, 12 months).

Note: This is a monthly average, not a yearly average.

When data are applicable but not available, provide a footnote in the comment section explaining when the missing data will be submitted.
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