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Utilizing Data to Inform Policy and Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has hit child care programs hard. CCDF lead agencies have an opportunity to help stabilize the child care market and to make certain that all families have access to all ECE services they need. This breakout is a high-level discussion of data-...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Early Childhood Program Design and Management, Equal Access to Child Care, Program Integrity and Accountability, Quality Improvement
Grants and Contracts - A Deep Dive into the Mechanics of Contracting for Child Care: STAM 2015

The attached resources were presented as part of the "Increasing Access and Building Supply" sessions at the 2015 State and Territory Administrator's Meeting:

  • The Mechanics of Contracting for Child Care
  • Illinois' Contracted Child Care at Department of Children &...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care
National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development Office Hours: Parental Choice of Care

This office hours session will provide grantees with information on Parental Choice and explore strategies and considerations, in expanding child care choices for safe, healthy, and nurturing child care settings during COVID-19 and beyond. This session will provide Tribal grantees an opportunity...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Leadership and Coordination, Protecting Children's Health and Safety
National Center on Tribal Early Childhood Development Office Hours: Building the Supply of Care

This office hours session will provide information on recruiting providers in all categories of care and discuss the flexibility of building the supply of care through certificates/vouchers or contracts and grants, etc. The session will also include alternative payment practices such as paying...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Payment Practices, Supply Building Strategies, Leadership and Coordination, Recruit, Engage, and Coordinate With Stakeholders
Considerations for the Implementation of Infant/Toddler Contracted Slots

This resource was presented as part of the Staff Enrichment Sessions at STAM 2018.
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Supply Building Strategies
Rate Setting: Do you have the right data for the task?

This presentation identifies data needed for rate setting. This resource helps participants understand and prepare for cost analysis. It also shares other state’s experiences in gathering and using data for...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Assessing Market Rates and Child Care Costs, Setting Payment Rates
Rate Setting: Do you have the right data for the task?

This PowerPoint was used in a STAM 2019 presentation on the data needed by a lead agency for the rate setting process.
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Assessing Market Rates and Child Care Costs, Alternative Methodologies, Market Rate Surveys, Setting Payment Rates, Determining Equal Access, Tiered Rates or Add-Ons
Supporting the Most Vulnerable: Washington Strategies for Increasing Access

This presentation highlights the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. This resource shares information on child welfare, children experiencing homelessness and QRIS birth to age three quality...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Supply Building Strategies, Promoting Children's Development, Supporting Children With Disabilities, Supporting Children's Social-Emotional/Behavioral and Mental Health
Supporting the Most Vulnerable: State Strategies for Increasing Access

This presentation reviews the Child Care and Development Fund requirements. It defines vulnerable populations and identifies strategies to serve them. The resource also highlights ideas and strategies for...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Leadership and Coordination, CCDF Governance and Leadership, Promoting Children's Development, Supporting Children With Disabilities, Supporting Children's Social-Emotional/Behavioral and Mental Health
Innovation in Action: Opportunities for New Ideas and New Mindsets in Child Care

This presentation shares unique challenges in child care, such as: low pay rates, fragmented distribution, legacy tech systems, and scarcity constraints. It allows participants to think about solutions to...
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Equal Access to Child Care, Payment Practices, Leadership and Coordination, Quality Improvement