State and Territory Profile

STATE/TERRITORY PROFILE - MONTANA

This profile highlights a current innovative effort to promote a subsidy system that is child-focused, family friendly, and fair to providers. It also provides demographic information, Early Care and Education (ECE) program participation and funding, subsidy innovation and program integrity information, program quality improvement activities, and professional development and workforce initiatives. Sources and links are provided at the end of the document.

Demographics

Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau. (2021). In American Community Survey. Single Years of Age and Sex. Retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau: https://data.census.gov/table?q=ACS +Survey+&g=0100000US$0400000&tid=ACSDP1Y2021.DP05

Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau. (2022). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2021. B17024: Age By Ratio Of Income To Poverty Level In The Past 12 Months - Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined. https://data.census.gov/table?q=B17024&tid=ACSDT1Y2021.B17024

	Below 100% of Poverty	Below 185% of Poverty
Under 6-Years Old	17.36%	33.94%
6 to 17-Years Old	12.8%	29.97%

Source(s): U.S. Census Bureau. (2022). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2021. C23008 Age of own Children under 18 Years in Families and Subfamilies by Living Arrangements by Employment Status of Parents: Universe: Own children under 18 years in families and subfamilies.
https://data.census.gov/table?q=C23008&tid=ACSDT1Y2021.C23008

ECE Program Participation and Funding

Percentage and Number of Children/Families Served

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 9 Average Monthly Percentages of Children In Care By Age Group https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-9

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates].Table 1 Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served.
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-1

Average Monthly Percentages of Children Served in All Types of Care

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 6 Average Monthly
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-6

Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Total CCDF Expenditure (Including Quality):	$34,624,657
CCDF Federal Expenditure:	$25,155,949
CCDF State/Territory Expenditure:	$2,493,067

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2023). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2021 (all appropriation years). Table 4a: All expenditures by State- Categorical Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/table-4a-all-expenditures-state-categorical-summary-fy-2021

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2023). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2020 (all appropriation years). Table 3a - All Expenditures by State – Detailed Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/table-3a-all-expenditures-state-detailed-summary-fy-2020

CCDF Quality Expenditures
Total Quality Expenditure:	$2,380,624
Quality Activities (Set Aside Funds):	$2,380,624
Infant and Toddler (Targeted Funds):	Not available
Quality Expansion Funds (Targeted Funds):	Not available
School-Age/Resource and Referral (Targeted Funds):	Not available

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for Child Care
TANF – Total Child Care Expenditure:	$5,459,897
TANF – Direct Expenditure on Child Care:	$459,897
TANF – Transfer to CCDF:	$5,000,000

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. (2021). Fiscal Year 2021 TANF Financial Data. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/data/tanf-financial-data-fy-2021

ChildCare Tax Credits
Tax Credit Federal Total Amount Claimed:	$8,361
Tax Credit Federal Number of Claims:	16,300
State/Territory Tax Credit Available - 2019:	Yes
State/Territory Tax Credit Refundable:	No

Source(s): Internal Revenue Service. (2022). SOI Tax Stats - Historic Table 2, Tax Year 2020. http://www.irs.gov/uac/SOI-Tax-Stats-Historic-Table-2
National Women’s Law Center. (2023). States Can Make Care Less Taxing: Tax Credits Related to Child Care, Tax Year 2022. https://nwlc.org/resource/states-can-make-care-less-taxing-tax-credits-related-to-child-care-tax-year-2022/

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
CACFP Funding:	$10,143,752
Number of Family Child Care Homes Participating:	464
Number of Child Care Centers (includes Head Start Programs) Participating:	268

Source(s): Food Research and Action Center. (2020). State of the States: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in FY 2019. http://www.frac.org/maps/sos/tables/sos_tab_cacfp.html

Head Start
Head Start Federal Allocation:	$38,044,710
Head Start State/Territory Allocation:	Not available
Number of Children Participating:	3,454

Source(s): National Institute for Early Education Research. (2022). The 2021 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks-yearbook2021

IDEA Part B, Section 619
IDEA Part B Funding:	$1,276,246
Number of Children Served (Ages 3- through 5-Years-Old):	773

Source(s): U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Fiscal Years 2022-2024 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html

IDEA Part C
IDEA Part C Funding:	$2,433,483
Number of Children Served (Ages Birth through 2-Years-Old):	751

Source(s): U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Fiscal Years 2022-2024 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html

Pre-kindergarten
Pre-kindergarten Total Expenditure:	Not available
Enrollment (4-year-olds and under):

Note: Total Expenditure includes all State/Territory, Local, and Federal dollars. In addition to 3 and 4-year-olds, some Pre-kindergarten programs enroll children of other ages.

Source(s): National Institute for Early Education Research. (2023). The 2022 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/the-state-of-preschool-yearbook-2022

CCDF Subsidy Program Administration

Income Eligibility at Determination
Family Size	100 % of SMI ($/Month)	85% of SMI($/Month) [Multiply(a) by 0.85]	(IF APPLICABLE) ($/Month) Maximum Initial or First Tier Income Limit (or Threshold) if Lower Than 85% of Current SMI	IF APPLICABLE) (% of SMI) [Divide(c) by (a), multiply by 100] Income Level if Lower Than 85% of Current SMI
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
3	$5,096.00	$4,332.00	$2,598.00	1%

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.1.3 Family Size of 3: Eligible Children and Families - Income Eligibility at Determination. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Approaches Used for Promoting Continuity of Care
Coordinating with Head Start, prekindergarten, or other early learning programs to create a package of arrangements that accommodates parents’ work schedules	Not available
Inquiring about whether the child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP)	Yes
Establishing minimum eligibility periods greater than 12 months	Not available
Using cross-enrollment or referrals to other public benefits	Not available
Working with IDEA Part B, Section 619 and Part C staff to explore how services included in a child’s IEP or IFSP can be supported and/or provided onsite and in collaboration with child care services	Not available
Providing more intensive case management for families with children with multiple risk factors;	Not available
Implementing policies and procedures that promote universal design to ensure that activities and environments are accessible to all children, including children with sensory, physical, or other disabilities	Not available
Other:	Not available
Not available

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.1.6 and 3.1.6-2: Eligible Children and Families - Approaches Used for Promoting Continuity of Care. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families
Children with Special Needs
Prioritize for enrollment	Not available
Serve without placing these populations on waiting lists	Not available
Waive co-payments	Not available
Pay higher rates for access to higher quality care	Not available
Use grants or contracts to reserve slots for priority populations	Not available
Other:	Described Below
If there was limited funding for child care assistance, a household containing a child with special needs or a child with disabilities is a priority. Administrative Rules of Montana 37.80.201(5), Nonfinancial Requirements for Eligibility and Priority for Assistance, includes the priority list that would be implemented if there are insufficient funds to provide benefits to all eligible households. A household containing a child with special needs or a child with disabilities is listed as priority number two after a household receiving TANF.
Families with Very Low Incomes
Prioritize for enrollment	Not available
Serve without placing these populations on waiting lists	Not available
Waive co-payments	Not available
Pay higher rates for access to higher quality care	Not available
Use grants or contracts to reserve slots for priority populations	Not available
Other:	Described Below
If there was limited funding for child care assistance, Non-TANF households are ranked by household income as a percentage of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). Administrative Rules of Montana 37.80.201(5), Nonfinancial Requirements for Eligibility and Priority for Assistance, includes the priority list that would be implemented if there are insufficient funds to provide benefits to all eligible households. A Non-TANF household is the lowest priority. The household with the lowest percentage of income, relative to FPG, has the highest priority when funding becomes available.
Children Experiencing Homelessness
Prioritize for enrollment	Not available
Serve without placing these populations on waiting lists	Not available
Waive co-payments	Not available
Pay higher rates for access to higher quality care	Not available
Use grants or contracts to reserve slots for priority populations	Not available
Other:	Described Below
If there was limited funding for child care assistance, a household experiencing homelessness is a priority. Administrative Rules of Montana 37.80.201(5), Nonfinancial Requirements for Eligibility and Priority for Assistance, includes the priority list that would be implemented if there are insufficient funds to provide benefits to all eligible households. A household experiencing homelessness is listed as priority number four, after a household receiving TANF, a household containing a child with special needs or a child with disabilities, and a household headed by a teen parent.
Families Receiving TANF*
Prioritize for enrollment	Not available
Serve without placing these populations on waiting lists	Not available
Waive co-payments	Not available
Pay higher rates for access to higher quality care	Not available
Use grants or contracts to reserve slots for priority populations	Not available
Other:	Described Below
If there was limited funding for child care assistance, a household receiving assistance funded by the TANF program while participating in employability activities that require child care is a priority. Administrative Rules of Montana 37.80.201(5), Nonfinancial Requirements for Eligibility and Priority for Assistance, includes the priority list that would be implemented if there are insufficient funds to provide benefits to all eligible households. A household receiving TANF is the number one priority listed.

* Includes families receiving TANF program funds, those transitioning off TANF through work activities, or those at risk of becoming dependent on TANF.

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.2.2a, 3.2.2b, 3.2.2c, 3.2.2d, 3.2.2a-2, 3.2.2b-2, 3.2.2c-2, and 3.2.2d-2: Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Use of Grants or Contracts to Increase the Supply of Specific Types of Child Care
Programs to serve children with disabilities	Not available
Programs to serve infants and toddlers	Not available
Programs to serve school-age children	Not available
Programs to serve children needing non-traditional hour care	Not available
Programs to serve children experiencing homelessness	Not available
Programs to serve children in underserved areas	Not available
Programs that serve children with diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds	Not available
Programs that serve specific geographic areas (urban)	Not available
Programs that serve specific geographic areas (rural)	Not available
Other:	Described Below
The lead agency is piloting Slot Care Program in conjunction with Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP). This program is intended to increase the supply of care for children under the age of 3 by guaranteeing a minimum payment to facilities who participate in the Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership.

Use of Grants or Contracts to Increase the Quality of Specific Types of Child Care
Programs to serve children with disabilities	Not available
Programs to serve infants and toddlers	Not available
Programs to serve school-age children	Not available
Programs to serve children needing non-traditional hour care	Not available
Programs to serve children experiencing homelessness	Not available
Programs to serve children in underserved areas	Not available
Programs that serve children with diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds	Not available
Programs that serve specific geographic areas (urban)	Not available
Programs that serve specific geographic areas (rural)	Not available
Other:	Described Below
The lead agency is piloting Slot Care Program in conjunction with Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP). This program is intended to increase the supply of care for children under the age of 3 by guaranteeing a minimum payment to facilities who participate in the Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership. In order to receive this slot payment facilities must be participating in the STARS to Quality Program and must have achieved a STAR Level 1 or higher. Facilities that are participating in STARS to Quality but have not yet achieved a level are not eligible to received slot payments.

Base payment rates and percentiles
Age	Center	Percentile of most recent MRS	Family Child Care	Percentile of most recent MRS
Infant	$ 37.00/ day	75	$ 31.50/ day	75
Toddler	$ 34.00/ day	75	$ 30.00/ day	75
Preschool	$ 33.00/ day	75	$ 30.00/ day	75
School Age	$ 32.50/ day	75	$ 29.00/ day	75
Effective date of payment rates: 10/1/2018
Market rate survey (MRS) date: 1/1/2017

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.3.1: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.2.5a: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Tiered Reimbursement or Differential Rates
Differential rate for non-traditional hours. Describe	Not available
Differential rate for children with special needs, as defined by the state/territory.	Yes
Differential rate for infants and toddlers. Note: Do not check if the Lead Agency has a different base rate for infants/toddlers with no separate bonus or add-on	Not available
Differential rate for school-age programs. Note: Do not check if the Lead Agency has a different base rate for school-age children with no separate bonus or add-on.	Not available
Differential rate for higher quality, as defined by the state/territory.	Yes
Other differential rates or tiered rates.	Not available
Tiered or differential rates are not implemented.	Not available

CCDF Co-Payments by Family Size
Family Size	Lowest “Entry” Income Level Where Family Is First Charged Co-Pay (Greater Than $0)	What Is the Monthly Co-Payment for a Family of This Size Based on the Income Level in (a)?	The Co-Payment in Column (b) is What Percentage of the Income in Column (a)?	Highest “Entry” Income Level Before a Family Is No Longer Eligible	What Is the Monthly Co-Payment for a Family of This Size Based on the Income Level in (d)?	The Co-Payment in Column (e) is What Percentage of the Income in Column (d)?
	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)	(e)	(f)
3	$980.00	$10.00	10.00	$2,598.00	$364.00	14.00%

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.1a Family Size of 3: Family Contribution to Payment - CCDF Co-Payments by Family Size. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Family Contribution to Payment
No, the Lead Agency does not waive family contributions/co-payments.	Not available
Yes, the Lead Agency waives family contributions/co-payments for families with an income at or below the Federal poverty level for families of the same size.	Not available
Yes, the Lead Agency waives family contributions/co-payments for families who are receiving or needing to receive protective services, as determined by the Lead Agency for purposes of CCDF eligibility. Describe the policy and provide the policy citation..	Yes
Describe contributions/co-payments for families who are receiving or needing to receive protective services	Children referred by Child and Family Services Division (CFSD) do not have a copayment. The Child Care Policy Manual, Policy Section 4-1: CFSD and CCR&R Coordination outlines this copayment requirement.
Yes, the Lead Agency waives family contributions/co-payments for other criteria established by the Lead Agency. Describe the policy and provide the policy citation	Not available
Describe:	Not available
Not available

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.4: Family Contribution to Payment - Family Contribution to Payment. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Health and Safety

Child-Staff Ratios by Group Size by Age of Children for Licensed Child Care Centers
Age of Children	Child-Staff Ratio	Group Size
Infant (11 months)	4:1	12
Toddler (35 months)	8:1	16
Preschool (59months)	8:1	16
School-age (6 years)	14:1	32
School-age (10 years and older)	14:1	32
If any of the responses above are different for exempt child care centers, describe which requirements apply:	Described Below
N/A

Source(s): National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2021). 2020 Child Care Licensing Study: Analysis of child care licensing regulations. [Unpublished data].

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 5.2.1a-5_6_7: Standards on ratios, group sizes, and qualifications for CCDF providers.– exempt child care centers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Quality Improvement

Use of Quality Funds
	Yes/No	CCDF Funds	Other Funds	Other (describe)
Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce	Yes	Yes	Yes	Described Below
Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available
Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system	Yes	Yes	Yes	Described Below
Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available
Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services	Yes	Yes	Yes	A stakeholder group has been established through funds from the Head Start Collaboration grant to: Review the current coaching systems in different Early Childhood settings in Montana Define Coaching system needs for Montana Develop collaborative Mt Coaching System ideas Develop next steps for action. This group anticipates that it will have a roadmap of needs for Montana to further review and take action to support coaching strategies in collaboration for early childhood.
Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available
Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territorys	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available
Supporting accreditation	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available
Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not available
Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible	Yes	Yes	Not available	Not available

Use of Quality Funds - Continued
	Other (describe)
Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce	Described Below
Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines	Not available
Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system	Described Below
Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers	Not available
Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards	Not available
Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territorys	Not available
Supporting accreditation	Not available
Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development	Not available
Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible	Not available

Source(s):

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-1: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-2: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-3: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-4: Use of Quality Funds - Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-5: Use of Quality Funds - Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-6: Use of Quality Funds - Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-7: Use of Quality Funds - Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territory. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-8: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting accreditation. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-9: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-10: Use of Quality Funds - Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency
Application in other languages (application document, brochures, provider notices)	Yes
Informational materials in non-English languages	Not available
Website in non-English languages	Yes
Lead Agency accepts applications at local community-based locations	Not available
Bilingual caseworkers or translators available	Not available
Bilingual outreach workers	Not available
Partnerships with community-based organizations	Not available
Other	Not available
Describe Other:	Not available
Not available

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.1-1 and 2.1.1-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families for whom English is not their first language. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Outreach to Families with a Person(s) with Disabilities
Applications and public informational materials available in Braille and other communication formats for access by individuals with disabilities	Yes
Websites that are accessible (e.g., Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act)	Yes
Caseworkers with specialized training/experience in working with individuals with disabilities	Not available
Ensuring accessibility of environments and activities for all children	Not available
Partnerships with state and local programs and associations focused on disability-related topics and issues	Not available
Partnerships with parent associations, support groups, and parent-to-parent support groups, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) federally funded Parent Training and Information Centers	Not available
Partnerships with state and local IDEA Part B, Section 619 and Part C providers and agencies	Yes
Availability and/or access to specialized services (e.g., mental health, behavioral specialists, therapists) to address the needs of all children	Not available
Other	Not available
Describe Other:	Not available
Not available

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.2-1 and 2.1.2-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families with a person(s) with a disability. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Consumer Education Website
How the Lead Agency ensures that its website is consumer-friendly and easily accessible	The Lead Agency’s website is organized based on audience type. The main website menu provides two options to select: parents and families, and early childhood providers. There is a navigation menu on the left side of the page that provides consumer friendly, easily accessible quick links to commonly viewed program and services pages. These navigation strategies ensure the user will easily find what they are searching for. A website review team meets regularly to add new information to the home page. All web pages are ADA compliant per state and federal accessibility standards, which allows to accessibility to the widest range of consumers. All of the pages are monitored through Department web support to ensure website standard compliance.
How the website ensures the widest possible access to services for families that speak languages other than English	In addition to English, the website is available in the following languages: Spanish German Chinese Japanese Tagalog French Russian Korean Arabic Thai Norwegian Vietnamese Ukrainian Dutch Italian
How the website ensures the widest possible access to services for persons with disabilities	The website, per state regulations, is ADA compliant per Federal Section 508, Accessibility Requirements.

Source(s): U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.3.1, 2.3.1, and 2.3.3: Consumer Education Website. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

Footnotes

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Source Footnotes:

Demographics - Total Population 14 and Under
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2021). In American Community Survey. Single Years of Age and Sex. Retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau: https://data.census.gov/table?q=ACS +Survey+&g=0100000US$0400000&tid=ACSDP1Y2021.DP05
Demographics - Poverty Statistics
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2022). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2021. B17024: Age By Ratio Of Income To Poverty Level In The Past 12 Months - Universe: Population for whom poverty status is determined. https://data.census.gov/table?q=B17024&tid=ACSDT1Y2021.B17024
Demographics - Children Living in Working Families
- U.S. Census Bureau. (2022). In American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, 2021. C23008 Age of own Children under 18 Years in Families and Subfamilies by Living Arrangements by Employment Status of Parents: Universe: Own children under 18 years in families and subfamilies.
  https://data.census.gov/table?q=C23008&tid=ACSDT1Y2021.C23008
ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Percentage of Children In Care
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 9 Average Monthly Percentages of Children In Care By Age Group https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-9
ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Number of Children and Families Served
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates].Table 1 Average Monthly Adjusted Number of Families and Children Served.
  https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-1
ECE Program Participation - CCDF Average Monthly Percentages of Children Served in All Types of Care
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Care. (2022). FFY 2020 CCDF data tables [Preliminary estimates]. Table 6 Average Monthly
  https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/fy-2020-preliminary-data-table-6
ECE Program Participation - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Participation
- Food Research and Action Center. (2020). State of the States: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in FY 2019. http://www.frac.org/maps/sos/tables/sos_tab_cacfp.html
ECE Program Participation - Head Start Participation
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2022). The 2021 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks-yearbook2021
ECE Program Participation - Pre-kindergarten Participation
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2023). The 2022 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/the-state-of-preschool-yearbook-2022
ECE Program Participation - IDEA Part C Participation
- IDEA Data Accountability Center. (2023). Table C1-1: Number of infants and toddlers ages birth through 2 and 3 and older, and percentage of population, receiving early intervention services under IDEA, Part C, by age and state: 2021-2022. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/osepidea/618-data/state-level-data-files/index.html
ECE Program Participation - IDEA Part B, Section 619 Participation
- IDEA Data Accountability Center. (2023). Table B1-1: Number of infants and toddlers ages birth through 2 and 3 and older, and percentage of population, receiving early intervention services under IDEA, Part B, by age and state: 2022. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/osepidea/618-data/state-level-data-files/index.html
ECE Funding - Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2023). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2021 (all appropriation years). Table 4a: All expenditures by State- Categorical Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/table-4a-all-expenditures-state-categorical-summary-fy-2021
  
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2023). CCDF Expenditures for FY 2020 (all appropriation years). Table 3a - All Expenditures by State – Detailed Summary. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ/data/table-3a-all-expenditures-state-detailed-summary-fy-2020
ECE Funding - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance. (2021). Fiscal Year 2021 TANF Financial Data. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/data/tanf-financial-data-fy-2021
ECE Funding - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Funding
- Food Research and Action Center. (2020). State of the States: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in FY 2019. http://www.frac.org/maps/sos/tables/sos_tab_cacfp.html
ECE Funding - Head Start Funding
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2022). The 2021 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/state-preschool-yearbooks-yearbook2021
ECE Funding - Pre-kindergarten Funding
- National Institute for Early Education Research. (2023). The 2022 state of preschool yearbook. https://nieer.org/the-state-of-preschool-yearbook-2022
ECE Funding - IDEA Part C Funding
- U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Fiscal Years 2022-2024 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
ECE Funding - IDEA Part B Section 619 Funding
- U.S. Department of Education. (2023). Fiscal Years 2022-2024 State Tables for the U.S. Department of Education. https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/statetables/index.html
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Parental Choice in Relation to Certificates, Grants, or Contracts
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 4.1.3b, 4.1.3b-2, 4.1.3c, and 4.1.3c-2: Parental Choice in Relation to Certificates, Grants, or Contracts. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Eligible Children and Families
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.1.3 Family Size of 3: Eligible Children and Families - Income Eligibility at Determination. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.1.6 and 3.1.6-2: Eligible Children and Families - Approaches Used for Promoting Continuity of Care. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 3.2.2a, 3.2.2b, 3.2.2c, 3.2.2d, 3.2.2a-2, 3.2.2b-2, 3.2.2c-2, and 3.2.2d-2: Increasing Access for Vulnerable Children and Families. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Family Contribution to Payment
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.1a Family Size of 3: Family Contribution to Payment - CCDF Co-Payments by Family Size. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 3.4.4: Family Contribution to Payment - Family Contribution to Payment. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Setting Payment Rates
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.3.1: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
CCDF Subsidy Program Administration - Costs
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 4.2.5a: Setting Payment Rates. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Health and Safety - Licensing
- National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2021). 2020 Child Care Licensing Study: Analysis of child care licensing regulations. [Unpublished data].
- National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance. (2021). 2020 Child Care Licensing Study: Analysis of child care licensing regulations. [Unpublished data].
  
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 5.2.1a-5_6_7: Standards on ratios, group sizes, and qualifications for CCDF providers.– exempt child care centers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Quality Improvements - Use of Quality Funds
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Reports 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-1: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-2: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, maintaining, or implementing early learning and developmental guidelines. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-3: Use of Quality Funds - Developing, implementing, or enhancing a tiered quality rating and improvement system. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-4: Use of Quality Funds - Improving the supply and quality of child care services for infants and toddlers. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-5: Use of Quality Funds - Establishing or expanding a statewide system of CCR&R services. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-6: Use of Quality Funds - Facilitating compliance with state/territory requirements for inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety standards. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-7: Use of Quality Funds - Evaluating and assessing the quality and effectiveness of child care services within the state/territory. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-8: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting accreditation. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-9: Use of Quality Funds - Supporting state/territory or local efforts to develop high-quality program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 7.2.1 and 7.2.1-10: Use of Quality Funds - Other activities determined by the state/territory to improve the quality of child care services and which measurement of outcomes related to improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten entry is possible. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Quality Improvements - Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.1-1 and 2.1.1-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families for whom English is not their first language. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.1.2-1 and 2.1.2-2: Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency - Strategies the Lead Agency or partners utilize to provide outreach and services to eligible families with a person(s) with a disability. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.
Quality Improvements - Consumer Education Website
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. (2019). Report 2.3.1, 2.3.1, and 2.3.3: Consumer Education Website. ACF-118 Data Submission Center.

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