Percentage of infants/toddlers that have mothers in the labor force
The denominator is the number of children ages 0-2 who live with their mothers. The numerator is those whose…
Percentage of infants/toddlers who live with no working parents
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2 who live with at least one parent. The numerator…
Percentage of infants/toddlers below the poverty line who live with no working parents
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2 below the poverty line who live with at least…
Percentage of infants/toddlers living in families with incomes below 100 percent of the federal poverty line
TThe denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2. The numerator is the number of children ages 0-2…
Percentage of infants/toddlers living in families with incomes between 100-199 percent of the federal poverty line
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2. The numerator is the number of children ages 0-2…
Percentage of infants/toddlers living in families with incomes at or above 200 percent of the federal poverty line
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2. The numerator is the number of children ages 0-2…
Percentage of infants/toddlers living in families with incomes below 150 percent of state median income
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2. The numerator is the number of children ages 0-2…
Percentage of infants/toddlers living outside of metro areas
The denominator is the total number of children ages 0-2. The numerator is those who live outside of metro…
Adult/child ratio for infants and toddlers in CCDF licensed center-based child care
The Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program requires states to describe their standards for child-to-provider ratios in their CCDF…
Teacher qualifications for infants and toddlers in CCDF licensed center-based child care
One of the most important factors contributing to a child’s development is the care setting they are exposed to.…
Group size for infants and toddlers in CCDF licensed center-based child care
The Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program requires states to describe their standards for group sizes in their CCDF…
State has adopted a professional credential for infant/toddler teachers
The quality of a child’s care and education depends on the care environment and the interactions that take place…
Percentage of parents who report reading to their infants/toddlers every day
Long before they are able to read, infants and toddlers develop literacy skills and an awareness of language. …
Percentage of parents who report singing songs or telling stories to their infants/toddlers every day
Reading is not the only way parents can promote their young child’s language development. Singing songs and telling stories…
Percentage of infants/toddlers below 100 percent of the federal poverty line with access to Early Head Start
Early Head Start (EHS) is a comprehensive child development and family support program for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women…
Income eligibility level for child care subsidy is at or above 200 percent of the federal poverty line
Families in every state need an income at least twice the federal poverty line to meet basic needs for…
State allocated new Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funds to invest in infant/toddler care
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Act was signed in 2014, reauthorizing the Child Care and Development…
State child care subsidy system reimburses center-based child care at or above the 75th percentile of current market rates
Higher-quality child care and early education has been found to benefit low-income children in promoting positive child development outcomes…
Percentage of infants/toddlers with family incomes equal to or below 150 percent of the state median income who are receiving a child care subsidy
The federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the primary source of financing for states’ child care subsidy…
Average state cost of center-based infant care as a percentage of median income for married families/single parents
Providing care for infants and toddlers is more expensive than for older children, because higher adult-child ratios are required,…