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Dombro, A.L., & Modigliani, K. (1995). Family child care providers speak about training, trainers, accreditation, and professionalism: Findings from a survey of Family-to-Family graduates. New York, NY: Families and Work Institute.
This report highlighted findings from a survey of family child care providers on training they have received and about accreditation and professionalism.
The Study
- Child Care Aware was developed to improve quality in family child care. Funders sponsored local agencies to work with providers. Goals included:
- Training,
- Accreditation, and
- Creating/strengthening local provider associations.
Curricula were chosen for each site of the project.
The Methods
- A survey was sent to 7,459 providers. Out of that number, 1,711 were returned; 60% of which were from accredited providers.
The Findings
- Many respondents were young and were caring for their own children as well as for other children.
- Newer providers were more likely to attend training for business information. Older providers were interested in improving quality of care.
- Ninety-six percent of respondents rated Family-to-Family as a good or excellent training. Of respondents, 86% said they had changed their practice as a result of the training. Forty two percent listed self-respect and 36% listed an understanding of child development as the top changes.
- Seventy-six percent of respondents felt that the trainer was effective if the trainer had experience as a provider.
- Most accredited trainers cited quality of care and further education as reasons to pursue accreditation.
- Ninety six percent of respondents identified themselves as professionals. They felt that as professionals they:
- Followed good business practices,
- Were more aware of child development,
- Were regulated, and
- Joined an association.
R2P Evaluation
This study highlighted the results of a qualitative survey of providers who participated in the Family-to-Family initiative. Results indicated that providers felt positive about training however many providers felt that their work was temporary or that they did not need training. Additional networking to these providers could be helpful.
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