Snapshots and Reports
These “snapshots” and reports explore a particular topic related to early childhood education. These summaries are shared to inform and provide insights to support best practices.
May 20, 2024
Demographic Diversity & Enrollment of Priority Populations in Early Childhood Centers
The purpose of this report was to learn how early care and education centers that accept subsidies align into groups based on the demographics of children being served.
August 22, 2023
2023 Annual DIEEC Quality Improvement Synopsis
This report summarizes key DIEEC accomplishments from July 2022 – June 2023.
June 27, 2023
Arkansas Center-Based Provider Participation in the Child Care Voucher System
The purpose of this study was to learn how early childhood centers in Arkansas make decisionsabout enrolling children in their programs. Methods used included surveys and interviews.
June 9, 2023
Shining the Light on You: Family Child Care (FCC) Health and Wellness Initiative
This one-pager snapshot gives a detailed breakdown of this wellness initiative, presented in partnership with the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences. This 15-week program focuses on improving participants’…
Quarterly Data Reports
FY23
FY22
Presentations
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Relationships Between Play and Learning Practices Among Low-Income Families. Poster Session Han, M., Whiteside-Mansell, L., Hustedt, J., Drain, D., Eubanks, R., Joe, C., Lawson, I., & Pic, A. Poster session at the American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois. (April, 2023)
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No More Sensory Play: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Child Care Curriculum Changes Poster Session Pic, A., Han, M., Witaker, A., & Barnes, T. N. Poster session at the American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois. (April, 2023)
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Exploring curriculum level challenges encountered by early care and education providers during COVID-19. Paper Session Pic, A., Han, M., Witaker, A., & Barnes, T. N. Paper session at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah. (March, 2023)
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Differences in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Demographic Risks Based on Parent Incarceration. Poster Session Drain, D. and Hallam, R. Poster session to be presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah. (March, 2023)
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Russian immigrant families’ child care decision making in the United States. Presentation E., & Hallam, R. Presentation talk at the Children Thrive Action Network meeting. (February, 2023)
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Caregiver Participation in Early Head Start-home based and Adverse Childhood Experiences. Poster Session Drain, D. Poster session at the National Council on Family Relations. (November, 2022)
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The expulsion policy landscape in state ECE documents: Review of CCDF plans, childcare licensing, pre-K, and QRIS. Poster Session Buell, M. J., Hustedt, J. T., Fidel, R., Hallam, R., & Kuntz, S.. Poster session presented at the National Research Conference on Early Childhood, Arlington, VA. (June, 2022)
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Hug, No Hug or Virtual Hug?: Child Care Practice During COVID-19. Poster Session Han, M., Pic, A., & Whitaker, A. Poster session at the National Research Conference on Early Childhood. Virtual. (June, 2022)
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Demographic trends on access to professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster Session Stoffers, M., Kelly, C. L., Hustedt, J. T., & Francis, J.. Poster session presented at the National Research Conference on Early Childhood, Arlington, VA. (June, 2022)
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A statewide mixed methods study of provider system participation. Poster Session Slicker, G, Hustedt, J. T., & Stoffers, M. Poster session presented at the National Research Conference on Early Childhood, Arlington, VA. (June, 2022)
