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Selected State Approaches to Support Infant and Toddler Care and Education
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Phoebe Harris; Analisa Pines; Zipi Diamond – Child Trends, 2023
Despite the relative increase in early care and education (ECE) investment over recent decades, access to infant and toddler care continues to be a hurdle for countless families across the nation. While access is a multifaceted issue, main contributors include a lack of available slots and the high cost of providing care to infants and toddlers.…
Descriptors: Child Care, Infant Care, Toddlers, State Programs
Behavior Problems in Child Care Classrooms: Insights from Child Care Teachers
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Hoffman, Tracey K.; Kuvalanka, Katherine A. – Preventing School Failure, 2019
The present qualitative study examines the insights of child care teachers regarding behavior problems of young children in their classrooms. The number of children being suspended or expelled from child care programs has risen significantly over the last 10 years in the United States. Therefore, the purpose of the current investigation is to gain…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Student Behavior
A Qualitative Case Study Exploring an Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program Linking Teacher Efficacy, Engagement, and Retention
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Guerrant, Lisa Y. – ProQuest LLC, 2016
This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of eleven early childhood educators who participated in a professional development program. The study was guided by the central research question, "What are the perceptions of early childhood educators on the professional development program as it relates to teacher efficacy, engagement,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Preschool Teachers, Early Childhood Education
Brightside Academy: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Horn, Sarah – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2009
Since its inception in 1992, Brightside Academy has been providing quality care to children six weeks to 12 years old. Operating 49 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, the company is committed to strengthening learners and respecting families. Currently, the organization provides early education for 6,700 children on a daily basis. 90%…
Descriptors: Child Care, Children, Child Care Centers, Early Childhood Education
2005 Workforce Study: Ohio Early Childhood Centers--A Profession Divided
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Stoneburner, Chris – Online Submission, 2006
The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics of the current workforce in early childhood. This report highlights key characteristics of the 2005 early childhood center workforce in Ohio. Survey packets were sent to 3,600 randomly selected centers in April 2005, representing centers licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Care Centers, Child Development Centers, Labor Force
2005 Workforce Study: Ohio Early Childhood Centers. General Analysis
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Stoneburner, Chris – Online Submission, 2006
The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics of the current workforce in early childhood. This report highlights key characteristics of the 2005 early childhood center workforce in Ohio. Survey packets were sent to 3.600 randomly selected centers in April 2005, representing centers licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and…
Descriptors: Wages, Young Children, Occupational Surveys, Early Childhood Education