This working tool will help Lead Agencies customize a plan and timeline for data gathering to inform provider rate setting. The tool guides an agency’s plan for engaging partners, pre-data gathering activities, identifying resources including whether and how to use contractors, planning methods...
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This checklist supports Tribal Lead Agencies (TLA) in assessing written policies and procedures. It assists grantees in meeting the CCDF final rule requirements for effectively communicating program information to families and child care providers.
Federal, state, and local agencies are increasing investments and building capacity in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Emergencies of all types can occur abruptly and cause devastation to programs, families, communities, and entire towns or cities. Emergencies come in various...
This document outlines the steps a Lead Agency must complete in conducting a market rate survey or approved alternative methodology and the narrow cost analysis. A checklist is provided to guide the process from stakeholder engagement through the posting of the detailed written report.
The User Guide for the Provider Cost of Quality Calculator (PCQC) provides information on using the PCQC – from the basics to the calculations.
This guide includes four general sections:
- Getting Started: The...
This infographic provides a step-by-step process with key questions to consider when making decisions about your state’s Comprehensive Early Care and Education System’s distinct count of children served.
The NCASE Out-of-School Time Professional Development System Building Toolkit was designed to assist states as they build professional development systems inclusive of school-age providers. It also supports states in complying with the provisions of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)...
This tool is designed to help Lead Agencies improve their child care systems and provides information on planning with engagement, implementation, and documentation and evaluation for sustainability.
This tool provides strategies to create effective messaging on the use of supplemental funding for each segment of your target audience.
This toolkit includes two resources to help identify and...