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Quality Progress Report (QPR)
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Lead Agency
FFY 2021
The Quality Progress Report (QPR) collects information from states and territories (hereafter referred to as lead agencies) to describe investments to improve the quality of care available for children from birth to age 13. This report meets the requirements in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 for lead agencies to submit an annual report that describes how quality funds were expended, including the activities funded and the measures used to evaluate progress in improving the quality of child care programs and services.
For purposes of simplicity and clarity, the specific provisions of applicable laws printed herein are sometimes paraphrases of, or excerpts and incomplete quotations from, the full text. The lead agency acknowledges its responsibility to adhere to the applicable laws regardless of these modifications.
The contents of this document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.
QUALITY PROGRESS REPORT
The Quality Progress Report (QPR) collects information from lead agencies to describe investments to improve the quality of care available for children from birth to age 13. This report meets the requirements in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act of 2014 for lead agencies to submit an annual report that describes how quality funds were expended, including the activities funded and the measures used to evaluate progress in improving the quality of child care programs and services. Lead agencies are also required to report on their Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) quality improvement investments through the CCDF Plan, which collects information on the proposed quality activities for a three-year period; and through the ACF-696, which collects quarterly expenditure data on quality activities.
The annual data provided by the QPR will be used to describe how lead agencies are spending a significant investment per year to key stakeholders, including Congress, federal, state and territory administrators, providers, parents, and the public.
Specifically, this report will be used to:
Ensure accountability and transparency for the use of CCDF quality funds, including a set-aside for quality infant and toddler care and the stabilization grants funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding;
Track progress toward meeting state- and territory-set indicators and benchmarks for improvement of child care quality based on goals and activities described in CCDF Plans; and
Understand efforts in progress towards all child care settings meeting the developmental needs of children
Inform federal technical assistance efforts and decisions regarding strategic use of quality funds.
What Period Must Be Included: All sections of this report cover the federal fiscal year activities (October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021), unless otherwise stated. Data should reflect the cumulative totals for the fiscal year being reported, unless otherwise stated.
What Data Should Lead Agencies Use: Lead agencies may use data collected by other government and nongovernment agencies (e.g., CCR&R agencies or other TA providers) in addition to their own data as appropriate. We recognize that lead agencies may not have all of the data requested initially but expect progress towards increased data capacity. The scope of this report covers quality improvement activities funded at least in part by CCDF in support of CCDF activities. Lead agencies must describe their progress in meeting their stated goals for improving the quality of child care as reported in their FFY 2019-2021 CCDF Plan.
How is the QPR Organized?
The first section of the QPR gathers basic data on the population of providers in the state or territory and goals for quality improvement and glossary of relevant terms. The rest of the report is organized according to the ten authorized uses of quality funds specified in the CCDBG Act of 2014:
Support the training and professional development of the child care workforce
Improve the development or implementation of early learning and development guidelines
Develop, implement, or enhance a quality rating improvement system for child care providers
Improve the supply and quality of child care for infants and toddlers
Establish or expand a lead agency wide system of child care resource and referral services
Support compliance with lead agency requirements for licensing, inspection, monitoring, training, and health and safety
Evaluate the quality of child care programs in the state or territory, including how programs positively impact children
Support providers in the voluntary pursuit of accreditation
Support the development or adoption of high-quality program standards related to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development
Other activities to improve the quality of child care services supported by outcome measures that improve provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten-entry.
The Office of Child Care (OCC) recognizes that quality funds may have been used to address the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. These activities should be reflected in the relevant sections of the QPR.
Reporting Activities Related to ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants
The ARP Act included approximately $24 billion for child care stabilization grants, representing an important opportunity to stabilize the child care sector and do so in a way that builds back a stronger child care system that supports the developmental and learning needs of children, meets parents’ needs and preferences with equal access to high-quality child care, and supports a professionalized workforce that is fairly and appropriately compensated for the essential skilled work that they do. Lead agencies must spend stabilization funds as subgrants to qualified child care providers to support the stability of the child care sector during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. Please refer to the information memorandum ARP Act Child Care Stabilization Grants (CCDF-ACF-IM-2021-02) for further guidance on the child care stabilization grants made available through the ARP Act.
While the OCC has established a new data collection form, the ACF-901 – American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stabilization Grants Provider-Level Data, as the primary data collection mechanism for reporting related to ARP stabilization grants, Section 13 of the QPR asks about activities related to stabilization grants made possible through ARP funding. The OCC will inform lead agencies if the data reported through the ACF-901 is complete enough to warrant skipping Section 13 of the QPR. The following information is requested in aggregate in Section 13:
Number of stabilization grants awarded by provider type and subsidy receipt;
The minimum, maximum, and average provider stabilization grant award amounts and average number of awards made to the same provider;
Average provider enrollment by provider type;
Number of children served by providers receiving stabilization grants;
Number of stabilization grants awarded to providers by gender, race and ethnicity, and who are operating in high need zip codes;
If certain providers were targeted for grants and if certain types of uses of stabilization grants were prioritized;
Supports available to providers during the application process and after receipt of stabilization grants; and
Methods to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse when providing stabilization grants;
Section 13 should be used to report on ARP Stabilization Grants ONLY. Other child care sustainability or stabilization grant programs established or ongoing using other funding mechanisms (i.e., CCDF or other supplemental funding e.g., CARES, CRRSA, ARP Supplemental Discretionary Funds) should be reported in Section 11.
When is the QPR Due to ACF?
The QPR will be due to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) by the designated lead agency no later than December 31, 2021.
Glossary of Terms
The following terms are used throughout the QPR. These definitions can also be found in section 98.2 in the CCDBG Act of 2014. For any term not defined, please use the lead agency definition of terms to complete the QPR.
Center-based child care provider means a provider licensed or otherwise authorized to provide child care services for fewer than 24 hours per day per child in a non-residential setting, unless in care in excess of 24 hours is due to the nature of the parent(s)’ work.
Director means a person who has primary responsibility for the daily operations and management for a child care provider, which may include a family child care provider, and which may serve children from birth to kindergarten entry and children in school-age child care.
Family child care provider means one or more individuals who provide child care services for fewer than 24 hours per day per child in a private residence other than the child’s residence, unless care in excess of 24 hours is due to the nature of the parent(s)’ work.
In-home child care provider means an individual who provides child care services in the child’s own home.
License-exempt means facilities that are not required to meet the definition of a facility required to meet the CCDF section 98.2 definition of “licensing or regulatory requirements.” Associated terms include “legally exempt” and “legally operating without regulation.”
Licensed means a facility required by the state to meet the CCDF section 98.2 definition of “licensing or regulatory requirements,” which explains that the facility meets “requirements necessary for a provider to legally provide child care services in a state of locality, including registration requirements established under state, local or tribal law.”
Programs refer generically to all activities under the CCDF, including child care services and other activities pursuant to §98.50 as well as quality activities pursuant to §98.43.
Provider means the entity providing child care services.
Staffed family child care network means a group of associated family child care providers who pool funds to share some operating costs and to pay for at least one staff person who helps the providers to manage their businesses and enhance quality.
Teacher means a lead teacher, teacher, teacher assistant or teacher aide who is employed by a child care provider for compensation on a regular basis, or a family child care provider, and whose responsibilities and activities are to organize, guide and implement activities in a group or individual basis, or to assist a teacher or lead teacher in such activities, to further the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children from birth to kindergarten entry and children in school-age child care.
1) Overview
To gain an understanding of the availability of child care in the state or territory, please provide the following information on the total number of child care providers. Please enter N/A when necessary.
1.1 State or Territory Child Care Provider Population
Enter the total number of child care providers that operated in the state or territory as of September 30, 2021. These counts should include all child care providers, not just those serving children receiving CCDF subsidies. Please enter N/A when necessary.
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License exempt center-based programs #__________
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License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #__________
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In-home (care in the child’s own home) #__________
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1.2 Goals for Quality Improvement
Based on Question 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 from the FFY2019-2021 CCDF State and Territory Plan, please report progress on the lead agency’s overarching goals for quality improvement during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include any significant areas of progress that were not anticipated in the Plan as well. For each goal listed, briefly describe the improvement with specific examples or numeric targets where possible. _______
2) Supporting the training and professional development of the child care workforce
Goal: Ensure the lead agency’s professional development systems or framework provides initial and ongoing professional development and education that result in a diverse and stable child care workforce with the competencies and skills to support all domains of child development. Please select N/A as appropriate.
2.1 Lead Agency Progression of Professional Development
2.1.1 Did the lead agency use a workforce registry or professional development registry to track progression of professional development during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes. If yes, describe: ________________________
No. If no, what alternative does the lead agency use to track the progression of professional development for teachers/providers serving children who receive CCDF subsidy? Describe: _______________
2.1.2 Are any teachers/providers required to participate?
Yes. If yes, describe: __________________________________
No. If no, describe: ___________________________________
2.1.3 Total number of participants in the registry as of September 30, 2021 #__________
2.2 What supports did the lead agency make available to teachers/providers to help them progress in their education and professional development and career pathway between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021 (check all that apply)? If available, how many people received each type of support?
Scholarships (for formal education institutions) #______
Financial bonus/wage supplements tied to education levels #______
Career advisors, mentors, coaches, or consultants #______
Reimbursement for training #______
Loans #______
Substitutes, sick/annual leave, release time, etc. for professional development #_______
Other. Describe: _________________
N/A. Describe: __________________
For questions 2.3 to 2.4 please report on the number of staff by qualification level as of September 30, 2021. Count only the highest level attained by staff.
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2.5 How many providers received the following additional forms of professional development from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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2.6 Spending:
2.6.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources to support the training and professional development of the child care workforce during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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2.7 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ________________________
3) Improving early learning and development guidelines
Goal: To ensure the lead agency has research-based early learning and development guidelines appropriate for children birth to age 12, including children with special needs and dual language learners that are used to inform practice and professional development.
3.1 Were any changes or updates made to the State or Territory’s early learning and development guidelines during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes. If yes, describe changes or updates: ____
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3.2 Spending:
3.2.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on the development or implementation of early learning and development guidelines during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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3.3 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
4) Developing, implementing, or enhancing a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) and other transparent system of quality indicator
Goal: To ensure the lead agency implements a quality rating and improvement system, or other quality rating system, to promote high-quality early care and education programs.
Please provide the lead agency’s definition of high quality care, and how it relates to the tiers of the QRIS, including a description of all tiers and which are considered high quality (if applicable). This may include the high quality definition as part of the lead agency’s Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). If no QRIS exists describe other measures used to assess quality (may include assessment scores, accreditation, or other metric):__________________
4.1 Indicate the status of the lead agency’s quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
The lead agency QRIS is operating state- or territory-wide
The lead agency QRIS is operating a pilot (e.g., in a few localities, or only a few levels) but not fully operating state- or territory-wide
The lead agency is operating another system of quality improvement. Describe this system: ________
The lead agency does not have a QRIS or other system of quality improvement.
4.2 What types of providers participated in the QRIS during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 (check all that apply)?
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Programs serving school-age children
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Other. Describe: __________________
4.3 For each setting, indicate the number of providers eligible to participate in the QRIS and the number of providers participating in the QRIS as of September 30, 2021?
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4.4 Is participation in the QRIS mandatory for any group of providers?
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4.5 Enter the number of programs that met the lead agency’s high quality definition as of September 30, 2021:
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4.6 Enter the number of CCDF children in high quality care by age grouping as of September 30, 2021:
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4.7 Did the lead agency provide one-time grants, awards or bonuses connected to (or related to) QRIS during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? If yes, how many were provided to the following types of programs during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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4.8 Did the lead agency provide on-going or periodic quality stipends connected to (or related to) QRIS during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? If yes, how many programs received on-going or periodic quality stipends connected to (or related to) QRIS during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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4.9 Did the lead agency provide ongoing technical assistance related to the QRIS or other quality rating system during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? If so, how many programs received ongoing technical assistance during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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4.10 Did the lead agency provide higher subsidy rates related to the QRIS or other quality rating system during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? If so, how many programs received higher subsidy payment rates due to their QRIS rating during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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4.11 Spending:
4.11.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources to support QRIS or other quality rating systems during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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4.12 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
5) Improving the supply and quality of child care programs for infants and toddlers
Goal: Ensure adequate and stable supply of high quality child care with a qualified, skilled workforce to promote the healthy development of infants and toddlers. Please report on all activities funded by quality dollars and infant toddler set-aside.
5.1 Provide the total number of state or territory-funded infant toddler specialists available to providers during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Yes, specialists are available.
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Number of specialists available specifically trained to support family child care providers #____
Number of providers served #_____
Total number of children reached #______
No, there are no funded specialists.
N/A. Describe:__________________________
5.2 Please provide the total number of programs receiving state or territory-funded on-site coaching in infant and toddler practice and the percentage of these programs that served CCDF children.
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5.3 Provide the total number of state or territory funded infant and toddler health consultants in the state or territory during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
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No funded infant and toddler health consultants.
N/A. Describe: ____________________________
5.4 Did the lead agency conduct an analysis of supply and demand for infant toddler slots to identify areas of focus to build supply during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes. Describe (include link to analysis if available): ______________
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N/A. Describe:__________________________
5.5 Provide the number of staffed family child care networks supported by CCDF funds through direct agreement with a centralized hub or community-based agency during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Number of staffed family child care networks: #________
Describe what the hub provides to participating family child care providers: ____________
No staffed family child care networks supported by CCDF funds.
N/A. Describe: ________
5.6 Spending
5.6.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources, in addition to the 3% infant and toddler set-aside, to improve the supply and quality of child care programs and services for infants and toddlers during October 1, 2020 to September?
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5.7 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
6) Establishing, expanding, modifying, or maintaining a statewide system of child care resource and referral services
Goal: Lead agency provides: services to involve families in the development of their children, information on a full range of child care options, and assistance to families in selecting child care that is appropriate for the family’s needs and is high quality as determined by the lead agency.
6.1 Describe how CCDF quality funds were used to establish, expand, modify, or maintain a statewide system of child care resource and referral services during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. _________
6.2 Spending
6.2.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources to establish, expand, modify, or maintain a statewide CCR&R during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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6.3 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
7) Facilitating compliance with lead agency requirements for inspection, monitoring, health and safety standards and training, and lead agency licensing standards
Goal: To ensure child care providers maintain compliance with lead agency licensing, inspection, monitoring, and health and safety standards and training.
7.1 Has the lead agency aligned CCDF health and safety standards with the following?
Licensing standards
Yes.
No. If not, describe why: ________
Caring for Our Children Basics
Yes.
No. If not, describe why: ________
Head Start
Yes.
No. If not, describe why: ________
State pre-k
Yes.
No. If not, describe why: ________
7.2 Complaints regarding child care providers received during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021
7.2.1 How many complaints were received regarding providers during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Licensed providers #_______
License-exempt providers #_______
7.2.2 What was the average length of time between receiving the complaint and taking steps to respond to a complaint during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? ______
7.2.3 How many complaints received an on-site follow-up inspection during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? # ________
7.2.4 How many of the complaints resulted in one or more substantiated violations in the program or provider site identified during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? #_____
7.2.5 How many child care providers had CCDF funding revoked as a result of an inspection during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? #_____
7.2.6 How many child care providers closed as a result of an inspection during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021? #_____
7.2.7 Please provide any additional information regarding health and safety complaints and inspections in the state or territory during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021: ________________________________________________________________
7.3 How many child care programs received coaching or technical assistance to improve their understanding and adherence to CCDF health and safety standards (as a result of an inspection or violation) during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Licensed center-based programs #____
License-exempt center-based programs #_____
Licensed family child care #____
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #____
In-home (care in the child’s own home) #_____
N/A Describe: ________
7.4 How many providers received virtual monitoring from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Total #______
Licensed or registered center-based programs #_____
License-exempt center-based programs #_____
Licensed or registered family child care #____
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #_____
In-home (care in the child’s own home) #_____
Programs serving children who receive CCDF subsidy #______
7.5 Spending:
7.5.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on facilitating compliance with lead agency requirements for inspections, monitoring, health and safety standards and training, and lead agency licensing standards during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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7.6 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
8) Evaluating and assessing the quality of child care programs in the state or territory, including evaluating how programs positively impact children
Goal: Lead agency investment in effective quality improvement strategies using reliable data from evaluation and assessment
8.1 What measure(s) or tool(s) and studies did the lead agency use to evaluate and assess the quality of programs and effective practice in center-based programs during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
To measure program quality, describe: _________
To measure effective practice, describe: _________
To measure age appropriate child development, describe: __________
Other, describe: ________
N/A. Describe: ________
8.2 What measure(s) or tool(s) and studies did the lead agency use to evaluate and assess the quality of programs and effective practice in family child care programs during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
To measure program quality, describe: ________
To measure effective practice, describe: __________
To measure age appropriate child development, describe: __________
Other, describe: _______
N/A. Describe: ________
8.3 Spending:
8.3.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on evaluating and assessing the quality of child care programs, practice, or child development during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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8.4 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
9) Supporting providers in the voluntary pursuit of accreditation
Goal: Support child care programs and FCCs in the voluntary pursuit of accreditation by a national accrediting body with demonstrated, valid, and reliable program standards of quality
9.1 How many providers did the lead agency support in their pursuit of accreditation during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes, providers were supported in their pursuit of accreditation
Licensed center-based programs #____
License-exempt center-based programs #_____
Licensed family child care #____
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #____
Programs serving children who receive CCDF subsidy #______
No lead agency support given to providers in their pursuit of accreditation.
N/A. Describe: ________
9.2 Spending
9.2.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on accreditation during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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9.3 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
10) Supporting the development or adoption of high-quality program standards related to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development
Goal: Assist programs to meet high-quality comprehensive program standards relating to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development
10.1 Quality Indicators: Does the lead agency have quality improvement standards that include indicators covering the following areas beyond what is required for licensing?
Yes, check which indicators the lead agency has established:
Health, nutrition, and safety of child care settings
Physical activity and physical development in child care settings
Mental health of children
Mental health for staff/employees
Learning environment and curriculum
Ratios and group size
Staff/provider qualifications and professional development
Teacher/provider-child relationships
Teacher/provider instructional practices
Family partnerships and family strengthening
Other. Describe: __________
No
10.2 Spending
10.2.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on supporting the development or adoption of high-quality program standards related to health, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and physical development during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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10.3 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible. ___________
11) Other activities to improve the quality of child care services supported by outcome measures that improve provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten-entry
Goal: To improve the quality of child care programs and services related to outcomes measuring improved provider preparedness, child safety, child well-being, or kindergarten-entry
11.1 Did the state or territory set up a grant program (NOT including American Rescue Plan Act stabilization grants) designed to sustain the child care supply or provide sustainability funding to child care providers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes. If yes, describe ____________ and check which types of providers were eligible and number served.
Licensed center-based programs #__________
License-exempt center-based programs #__________
Licensed family child care #__________
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #__________
In-home (care in the child’s own home) #__________
Other (explain)__________
No.
N/A. Describe: ________
11.2 Did the lead agency provide cleaning supplies and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) to child care providers either through funding or directly in-kind due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes. If yes, describe __________ and check which types of providers were eligible:
Licensed center-based programs
License-exempt center-based programs
Licensed family child care
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home)
In-home (care in the child’s own home)
Other (explain)__________
No.
N/A. Describe: ________
11.3 Did the state/territory invest in data systems to support equitable access to child care (e.g., modernizing and maintaining systems; technology upgrades and data governance improvements to provide more transparent and updated information to parents; a workforce registry; updated QRIS systems; CCR&R updates; monitoring systems) from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes. Describe: ___________
No
11.4 Did the state/territory conduct an analysis of supply and demand or other needs assessment to identify areas of focus to build supply or target funding from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
Yes. Describe findings: ___________
No
11.5 Describe how supply building grants were used with a lens towards DEI?: _____________________________________________________
11.6 How many providers received the following from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
In-home (care in the child’s own home) |
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11.7 How many providers received the following technical assistance from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
In-home (care in the child’s own home) |
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11.8 Spending:
11.8.1 Did the lead agency spend funds from any of the following sources on other activities to improve the quality of child care services during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021?
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11.9 Progress Update: Describe the measures used and progress made during October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Include examples and numeric targets where possible: __________
12) Lead agencies must submit an annual report, as required at 45 CFR § 98.53(f) (4), describing any changes to lead agency regulations, enforcement mechanisms, or other lead agency policies addressing health and safety based on an annual review and assessment of serious child injuries and any deaths occurring in child care programs receiving CCDF, and in other regulated and unregulated child care centers and family child care homes, to the extent possible.
12.1 Describe the annual review and assessment of serious injuries and any deaths occurring in child care programs receiving CCDF, and in other regulated and unregulated child care centers and family child care homes, to the extent possible.
12.2 Describe any changes to lead agency regulations, enforcement mechanisms, or other lead agency policies addressing health and safety based on the annual review and assessment.
13) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Child Care Stabilization Grants
Goal: To ensure the lead agency implements an equitable stabilization grant program. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act included approximately $24 billion for child care stabilization grants, representing an important opportunity to stabilize the child care sector and do so in a way that builds back a stronger child care system that supports the developmental and learning needs of children, meets parents’ needs and preferences with equal access to high-quality child care, and supports a professionalized workforce that is fairly and appropriately compensated for the essential skilled work that they do. Lead agencies must spend most stabilization funds as subgrants to qualified child care providers to support the stability of the child care sector during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency. Section 13 should be used to report on ARP Stabilization Grants ONLY.
13.1 When did you start accepting applications? Enter Date: __________________________
13.2 When did the first grants go out to providers? Enter Date: _______________________
13.3 How many stabilization grants were awarded?
Total #______
Licensed or registered center-based programs #_____
License-exempt center-based programs #_____
Licensed or registered family child care #____
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) #_____
In-home (care in the child’s own home) #_____
Programs already serving children who receive CCDF subsidy at time of application #______
13.4 What are the minimum, maximum, and average provider stabilization grant award amounts and average number of awards made to the same provider? Round amounts to the nearest dollar.
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Licensed or registered center-based programs |
License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
In-home (care in the child’s own home) |
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13.5 What is the licensed or identified capacity by age group that providers awarded stabilization grants served? States/Territories should use their own definition of age groups as provided in the CCDF Plan.
Child age: |
Total |
Licensed or registered center-based programs |
License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
In-home (care in the child’s own home) |
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13.6 What is the number of stabilization grants awarded to providers who are operating in high need areas? OCC will be providing these FIPS codes for each jurisdiction.
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Licensed or registered center-based programs |
License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
In-home (care in the child’s own home) |
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13.7 How many grants were provided with the following specific uses? (check all that apply and include number of grants provided)
Mortgage/rent: Rent, mortgage, utilities, facility maintenance or improvements, insurance #______
Personnel costs: Personnel costs including any sole proprietor or independent contractor-- employee benefits, premium pay, or costs for employee recruitment and retention #____
Supplies and services: Personal protective equipment cleaning and sanitization supplies and services, or training and professional development related to health and safety practices #______
Purchases/Updates: Purchases of or updates to equipment and supplies to respond to the COVID–19 public health emergency #______
Goods and services: Goods and services necessary to maintain or resume child care services #______
Mental health supports: Mental health supports for children and employees #______
13.8 Did you run more than one grant program? If so, list the number of separate grant programs and describe their uses.
Yes. Describe: ___________
No
13.9 Check which of the following methods were used for implementing stabilization grants? (check all that apply)
Prioritizing small child care programs
Recurring subgrants
Employing multiple subgrant programs
Providing bonuses or supplemental funding for providers meeting certain needs of families
Encouraging wage increases through stabilization grants (e.g., bonuses going directly to staff or requirement that a percentage of the grant be used for personnel)
Other (Describe): ____________________________________________
13.10 Check which of the following were available to providers related to applying for stabilization grants? (check all that apply)
Applications for subgrants are widely available in plain language and multiple languages
A staffed helpline or chat function to provide real time assistance for completing applications available in multiple languages
Support for collecting documentation showing operating expenses
Used a cost estimation model or survey to estimate operating expenses for or already collected operating expenses from providers as part of an earlier application or relief effort instead of requiring new information from applicants
Acceptance of a variety of types of documentation of operating expenses
Resources such as frequently asked questions to help with the completion of the applications available in multiple languages
Partnerships with culturally relevant organizations and trusted messengers to support a diverse range of child care providers in navigating the application process
Other (Describe): ____________________________________________
13.11 Check which of the following supports were available to providers after they received stabilization grants? (check all that apply)
A staffed helpline or chat function to provide real time assistance available in multiple languages
Support for providers related to following certain health and safety guidelines
Support for providers related to continuing to pay full compensation to staff
Support for providers related to recruiting and retaining existing and former child care workers and strengthening the diversity of the workforce to meet children and families’ needs
Support for providers related to providing relief from copayments and tuition for parents struggling to afford child care
Support for providers in making facilities improvements needed to comply with safety guidance in the context of developmentally appropriate practice and a welcoming environment for children and families
Support for providers in making facilities improvements that make child care programs inclusive and accessible to children with disabilities and family members with disabilities
Support for background checks and health and safety training for provides who were previously ineligible for CCDF subsidies because they had not completed the health and safety requirements in the CCDBG Act
Support for providers to find personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and sanitization supplies
Support for providers related to finding mental health services and supports
Other (Describe): ____________________________________________
13.12 Describe the methods used to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse when providing stabilization grants (e.g., validated identity through the lead agency licensing system or conducted identity verification through a data match with state tax records): _____________________________________________________
13.13 Provider Demographics
13.13.1 What is the number of stabilization grants awarded by gender of center director or family child care owner?
Gender: |
Total |
Licensed or registered center-based programs |
License-exempt center-based programs |
Licensed or registered family child care |
License-exempt family child care (care in providers’ home) |
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13.13.2 What is the number of stabilization grants awarded by race and ethnicity of the center director or family child care owner?
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Licensed or registered center-based programs |
License-exempt center-based programs |
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| File Type | application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document |
| Author | Francesca Longo, OCC |
| File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
| File Created | 2021-12-13 |