THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO GATHER
NATIONWIDE INFORMATION ON DAY CARE SYSTEMS SO THAT THEY CAN BE
CLASSIFIED ON A CONTINUM OF SIMPLE TO COMPLEX. IN ADDITION TO BEING
CLASSIFIED, SYSTEM WILL BE DESCRIBED IN TERMS OF THEIR MAJOR
ACTIVITIES, THEIR METHOD OF OPERATION, THEIR LOCALES, THE
SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCES OF THE CONTEXT IN WHICH THEY OPERATE, AND
THEIR SERVICE DELIVERY CHARACTERISTICS. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE
STUDY PROVIDE DESCRIPTIVE DATA WHICH WIL
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.