Research, Data & Reports

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Washington State Birth to 3 Plan [2.9 MB]
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House Bill 2867 asked DEL to submit a "comprehensive plan to provide education and support through a continuum of options" for infants and toddlers. DEL contracted with our nonprofit partner Thrive by Five Washington to write the report, with assistance from a number of early learning experts around the state.
Child Care Consultation Final Evaluation Report 2010 [825k]
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In 2007, the Washington State Legislature provided DEL to pilot a child care consultation program that links child care providers with research-based resources to help them care for infants and young children with challenging behaviors. The pilot program was implemented in three counties — King, Thurston, and Yakima — each of which received support from a different consultant group.
Child Care Consultation Final Evaluation Report 2010 [825k]
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In 2007, the Washington State Legislature provided DEL to pilot a child care consultation program that links child care providers with research-based resources to help them care for infants and young children with challenging behaviors. The pilot program was implemented in three counties — King, Thurston, and Yakima — each of which received support from a different consultant group.
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for 2009-2011 [949k]
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This plan describes the CCDF program to be conducted by the state from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2011.
Attachments:
Attachment 2.2 - Public Input
CCDF Plan for 2007-2009 [580k]
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This plan describes the CCDF program by the state from October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2009.
County Level Demographics for Working Connections Child Care, State Fiscal Year 2005 [315k]
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This report provides county-level demographics on children and households that received child care services through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) in State Fiscal Year 2005.
County Level Demographics for Working Connections Child Care, State Fiscal Year 2006 [328k]
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This report provides county-level demographics on children and households that received child care services through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) in State Fiscal Year 2006.
Department of Early Learning Biennial Report to the Legislature and Longitudinal Study Plan (July 2008) [65k]
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DEL's biennial report to the Legislature and proposed longitudinal study plan, as required by RCW 43.215.080.
Department of Early Learning December 15, 2008 Report to the Governor and Legislature [12.5MB]
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A report on: DEL's quality rating and improvement system; kindergarten assessment processes; a child care consultation pilot program; and preliminary work completed on the proposed alignment of state and federal preschool programs.
Department of Early Learning June 30, 2009 Report to the Governor and Legislature [651k]
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A report on information requested in the 2008 supplemental operating budget regarding the Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network and Washington State Training and Registry System (STARS).
Department of Early Learning Parent Needs Assessment
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Results of a statewide survey showing what parents want and need to make early learning decisions for their young children.
DEL 2008 Parent Needs Assessment PowerPoint presentation [284k]
DEL 2008 Parent Needs Assessment Executive Summary [182k]
DEL 2008 Parent Needs Assessment Focus Groups Summary [228k]
DEL 2008 Parent Needs Assessment Phone Survey Summary [915k]
Department of Early Learning Public Awareness Poll Results [195k]
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The Department of Early Learning conducted a public awareness poll in January 2008 to to learn more about their views on a child's earliest years, and what people are willing to do to help create a state where all children are healthy, safe and ready to succeed.
Early Learning Professional Development System Report and Recommendations [10MB]
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The report reviews research and best practices, identifies systemic gaps and assets, and provides detailed recommendations for improving the knowledge and skills of professionals in the early learning field.
Early Learning Survey in Washington State [3.5MB]
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A report from the Children's Administration (CA) regarding survey results around types of early learning and child care environments that foster parents and relative caregivers are or are not able to access.
Early Learning in Washington Public Schools [743k]
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A report from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction that focuses on early learning programs in Washington schools.
A Guide to Assessment in Early Childhood [7MB]
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A guide intended to help program professionals in developing comprehensive assessment plans and using assessment instruments.
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: 2004 Market Rate Survey [5,859k]
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Licensed child care report for 2004.
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: 2006 Market Rate Survey [1,457k]
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Licensed child care report for 2006.
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: 2008 Market Rate Survey [315k]
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Licensed child care report for 2008.
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: 2010 Market Rate Survey [2.56MB]
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Licensed child care report for 2010.
Minimizing Risks to Children in Licensed Child Care Settings: A Literature Review and State Survey [206k]
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Child care licensing laws are primary mechanisms for reducing risks to children. In reviewing the literature and considering how licensing agencies can minimize risks to children in child care settings, this report largely focuses on risks to children from injuries.
National Association for Regulatory Administration Workload Study and Analysis report for the Department of Early Learning [1,118k]
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The safeguarding of tens of thousands of children who participate in various child care settings is one of the more important undertakings of state government.
Early Learning Technical Workgroup Final Recommendations
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November 1, 2011 preschool program recommendations from the Early Learning Technical Workgroup as required in Senate Bill 6759.
Washington Preschool Program: Increasing Access and Outcomes for Children [1.95MB]
Executive Summary: Washington Preschool Program: Increasing Access and Outcomes for Children [1.96MB]
Research That Matters: A Fair Start - Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood Education [29MB]
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Research That Matters is an annual publication highlighting faculty research at the University of Washington College of Education. This edition explores the efforts underway to broaden their practice and understanding of early childhood education.
Student Readiness for Kindergarten [396k]
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An OSPI survey of kindergarten teachers in Washington State.
Update on Professional Development Consortium (September 15, 2009) [812k]
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A brief status update summarizing the progress of the Professional Development Consortium (PD Consortium), as required in Substitute House Bill 1943.
Washington State Child Care Career and Wage Ladder Pilot Project, March 2004 [1,025k]
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Previous child care studies have demonstrated very low average wages and high turnover rate of Washington child care staff.
Working Connections Child Care Program and the Impacts of HB3141 [2.6mb]
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This report evaluates the impacts of HB3141 on the 12-month authorization on the stability of child care, program costs, and administrative savings; identifies reasons families leave the program; and makes recommendations for expanding the application of the 12-month authorization period to additional populations of families that receive WCCC.