Data Quality Campaign Early Childhood Data Collaborative

National Results


National Results

Despite the prevalence of program site identifiers, states collect relatively little data on the structure, quality, and work environment of the site. Much of the data that is collected is voluntary, representing only a portion of the sites. States may be able to link to program sites through site identifiers, but the lack of information about the site means the link only provides the location of the program. In most states, program site databases do not allow policymakers to monitor who has access to high-quality programs, or whether investments in quality-improvement initiatives make a difference.

Types of Data States Collect on Individual Program Sites Export JPG

OrganizationStructural standardsWorkplace environmentQuality measures
Subsidized Child Care171319
Licensed Child Care301516
Early Intervention221211
Early Childhood Special Education261711
State Pre-K*321821
State-Funded Head Start*1397

*Not every state administers state pre-K or state-funded Head Start/Early Head Start programs