Tool P: Instructions for Completing
ECI Statewide Performance Measures (effective July 1, 2021)
State-required program performance measures collect data for programs and services funded by Early Childhood Iowa Area (ECIA) boards. Performance measures provide a way for the ECIA board to review and determine the level of service provided, and assist with funding decisions. The ECI State Office recommends ECIA boards set program performance measure targets for contractors. Currently, the ECI State Board has not set targets for state-required program performance measures.
Using these Instructions:
The document is formatted to easily locate the state-required performance measures and corresponding instructions for each service type:
General Instructions (applicable to all service types)
Crisis/Emergency Care – Direct Services
Early Care & Education Scholarships – Direct Services
Early Care & Education Supportive Services – Direct Services
Health Services – Direct Services
Prenatal/Postnatal – Direct Services
Transportation – Direct Services
Business Investment Program – Indirect Services
Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC) – Indirect Services
Coordinated Intake – Indirect Services
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation – Indirect Services
Professional Development: Conferences – Indirect Services
Professional Development: Credit-bearing – Indirect Services
Professional Development: Training – Indirect Services
Public Awareness/Child Fairs – Indirect Services
Quality Improvement for Early Learning – Indirect Services
Scholarship Coordination – Indirect Services
Technical Assistance: Consultation, Mentoring and Coaching – Indirect Services
Family Support Home Visitation and Parent Education
Appendix A – Data Collection Templates
Early Care & Education Scholarships Data
Early Care & Education Supportive Services Data
Business Investment Program Data
Child Care Nurse Consultant Data
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Data
Mental Health Supports: Early Childhood Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (EC-PBIS) Data
Professional Development: Conferences Data
Professional Development: Credit-bearing Data
Professional Development: Training Data
Public Awareness/Child Fairs Data
Quality Improvement for Early Learning Data
Technical Assistance: Consultant, Mentoring, Coaching Data
General Instructions (applicable to all service types)
Report each program performance measure for service types funded. Do not leave any fillable spaces blank. For example, enter ‘0’ when there are no person, etc. that meets that program performance measure.
Each ECIA enters state-required program performance measures in IowaGrants annually. IowaGrants is an electronic database. The numbers used to calculate the percentages in each service type, build on each other across the measures. In an attempt to make this clear in the instructions, the instructions utilize superscripts to show which data elements are used in the calculations. In IowaGrants, these data elements autofill. For example, the total number of children (output) becomes the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure “cost per child.” The output and this denominator in all service types that reports this data measure (i.e., car seats – page 5) are signified with (1) in the written instructions.
For every program/service funded, select the appropriate service type. This determines the program performance measures required for the funded program/service. The service types are:
DIRECT SERVICES
- Car Seat
- Crisis/Emergency Care
- Dental
- Early Care and Education Scholarships
- Early Care and Education Supportive Services
- Health Prevention
- Literacy
- Prenatal/Postnatal
- Transportation
INDIRECT SERVICES
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Coordinated Intake
- Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
- Mental Health Supports: Early Childhood Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC-PBIS)
- Quality Improvement for Early Learning
- Scholarship Coordination
- Professional Development – Credit-bearing
- Professional Development – Training
- Professional Development – Conferences
- Public Awareness/Child Fairs
- Technical Assistance: Consultation, Mentoring, Coaching
- WAGE$
NOTE: Administrative Staff (ECIA director, support staff, etc.), Family Support – Home Visitation and Family Support – Parent Education component forms in IowaGrant only collect program/service information and input data for the funds expended. For Family Support, programs continue to report output, quality/efficiency and outcomes data through the DAISEY database system.
Funding Multiple Programs of the Same Service Type –
For each service type funded, report the inputs, outputs, quality/efficiency and outcome measures as an aggregate, using only one form. In the Type of Service information, list all contractors that provided the service.
For example, if the board funds three (3) Child Care Nurse Consultant contractors complete one form for the service. Complete the description field for the service. It is most likely the same for all programs. If there are differences, describe those in that field. List all three contractors in the contractor field. Add together the funding as a total and report that amount in the appropriate funding categories. Likewise, add together all other program performance measures data (outputs, quality/efficiency, and outcome measures) and report each as a total.
Type of Service field –
In the appropriate spaces, insert the name of the program, the name of the contractor, and the description of the service. Provide enough information in the “Description” field so it is clear to the reader what specific activity or service is funded.
For example, if the board funds a literacy program, and the funding pays for the purchase of children’s books, provide that information in the program description. Sample description of a literacy program to capture the ECIA board’s investment: “The literacy initiative delivers one developmentally appropriate book per month to each child in the program that are ages birth to 5 years. ECI funds support the purchase of the books.”
Link to Priority –
Identify the ECIA community plan priority(ies) the program/service addresses.
Input Measures –
Enter the total ECI dollar amount in each funding category expended to support the program/service. Categories include Administration and Program within both Early Childhood and School Ready (SR) funding. School Ready program funding is further broken down into the following categories: Quality Improvement and Other/Undesignated.
Report all ECI funds expended by funding category and the amounts must align with what is reported on the Early Childhood and School Ready financial statements by funding category.
It is also helpful if the contractor reports the total cost of providing the program/service. If the program/service is being supported by other funds (non-ECI), enter the dollar amount and source of funding (agency) in the “Optional: Other Funding Expended and Source” field. This helps provide an accurate picture of the total costs of providing the program/service.
Note: The output, quality/efficiency, and outcome measures must align with the total funding reported (inputs). For example, if you only report the ECI dollars (and do not include other non-ECI funding), then the program performance measures only include data from the services provided with ECI funding. On the other hand, if you report the other funding streams that support the program, the program performance measures data reflects the total amount reported.
The remainder of this document provides instructions specific to the service type funded.
Car Seat – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child began the service in the current fiscal year: prenatal; children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: Report the total in each age category even when the number is zero.
# of car seats checked – Report the total number of car seats checked by the safety technician. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measure for this service type.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of car seats that were not installed properly and corrected – Report the number of car seats that were not installed properly prior to the safety check (numerator) and the total number of car seats checked [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Crisis/Emergency Care – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: Report the total in each age category even when the number is zero.
# of families (unduplicated) – Report the number of families served in the program. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measures for this service type.
Marital status of primary caregiver – Report the total number in each marital status category for the head of household when the service begins: married; single; partnered; separated; divorced; and widowed.
Household size – Report the total number of persons in the household in each category, as reported by the family, when the service begins: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; and 7+.
Federal poverty level – Report the total number of families in each poverty level category when the service begins: 125% or lower, 126-185%, 186-200%, 201 and higher.
Education level of primary caregiver – Report the total number in each education level category when the service begins: middle school or lower; some high school; GED or high school diploma; trade/vocational training; some college; 2-year degree (associates); 4-year degree (bachelors); and Master’s degree or higher.
Race of child – Report the total number in each race category for the children receiving the service: White; Black or African American; Asian; American Indian or Alaskan Native; and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
Note: Refer to information available through the United States Census Bureau if you have questions about race categories and ethnicity. https://www.census.gov/topics/population/race/about.html
Ethnicity of child (Hispanic/Latino) – Report the total number of children identified as Hispanic/Latino on the application or by the caregiver.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs that received funding to provide crisis/emergency care. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Standards; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards are comprehensive and include proven essential elements that create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 or IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
For example: You paid Busy Bees Child Care $3,000 and Sally’s Home Child Care $1,000 to provide crisis child care. The total cost is $4,000. The two child care providers served 8 children; therefore, the cost per child is $500.00.
% of programs rating 3 or higher in the QRS system or rating 1 or higher in the IQ4K system (unduplicated) – Report the number of programs that receive funding for crisis/emergency care that are a Level 3 or higher in the QRS system or a Level 1 or higher in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs that received funding for crisis/emergency care [(3) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: For this measure, program is defined as registered child development homes and licensed child care centers.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of families with decreased stress – Report the number of families that report decreased stress because of this program/service (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the crisis/emergency program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of families connected to additional concrete supports – Report the number of families that report connections to additional concrete supports because of this program/service (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the crisis/emergency program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of families participating in parent education opportunities – Report the number of families that participated in parent education opportunities (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the crisis/emergency program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
NOTE: If law enforcement brings the child to the crisis/emergency care program, the program is not required to collect the following performance measures data: marital status of the primary caregiver; household size; federal poverty level; education level of the primary caregiver; race of child; ethnicity of child.
Dental – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: prenatal; children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. Unborn children are included in this count if pregnant women received services. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first and third quality/efficiency measures for this service type.
Note: Report the total in each age category even when the number is zero.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of children screened for caries – Report the number of children screened for caries (2) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measure] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure and the second outcome measure for this service type.
For example: You provide dental screens for the Pre-K class at XYZ School. There are 30 children in the class and 20 received a dental screening; therefore, 67% of children were screened for caries.
% of children screened and referred for services/treatment – Report the number of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment (3) (numerator) and the total number of children screened [(2) as reported in the output measure] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first outcome measure for this service type.
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measure] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of children referred for dental treatment that went to a dentist – Report the number of children who went to a dentist after a dental screening identified the need for additional services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children referred for follow up services/treatment [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: Only include children that were found to have restorative dental treatment needs (e.g. fillings, crowns, etc.).
For example: Screenings through the dental program identified 5 children that had untreated tooth decay and 3 of those children went to a dentist for treatment. Therefore, 60% of the children who needed dental treatment went to a dentist.
% of children that are cavity free – Report the number of children who did not have any untreated caries (numerator) and the total number of children who were screened [(2) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: Your dental program screened 20 children and 17 of the children had no caries. Therefore, 85% of the children were cavity-free.
Early Care & Education Scholarships – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first, second and fifth quality/efficiency measures for this service type.
Note: Report each age category even when the number is zero.
Marital status of primary caregiver – Report the total number in each marital status category for the head of household when the service begins: married; single; partnered; separated; divorced; and widowed.
Household size – Report the total number in the household in each category, as reported by the family, when the service begins: 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; and 7+.
Federal poverty level – Report the total number of families in each poverty level category when the service begins: 125% or lower; 126-185%; 186-200%; and 201% or higher.
Education level of primary caregiver – Report the total number in each education level category when the service begins: middle school or lower; some high school; GED or high school diploma; trade/vocational training; some college; 2-year degree (associates); 4-year degree (bachelors); and Master’s degree or higher.
Race of child – Report the total number in each race category of the child: White; Black or African American; Asian; American Indian or Alaskan Native; and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Refer to information available through the United States Census Bureau if you have questions about race categories and ethnicity. https://www.census.gov/topics/population/race/about.html
Ethnicity of child (Hispanic/Latino) – Report the total number of children identified on the application or by the caregiver as Hispanic/Latino.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs that received funding for a child that received a scholarship. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the sixth quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Measures; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards are comprehensive and include proven essential elements to create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 and IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
Education level of lead teachers – Report the total number of lead teachers that are at each of the following educational levels: GED; high school diploma; Child Development Associate (CDA); AA in early childhood or child development; AA in related field; BA/BS in early childhood or child development; BA/BS in a related field; holds teaching license with early childhood endorsement, 100, 103 or 106; and post graduate degree.
Note: Report the teacher only once in the highest level achieved. (For example, if a teacher has a bachelor’s degree and a teaching license with an endorsement, only count him/her in the teaching license category).
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of children screened with ASQ-3 – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 (3) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure and the first outcome measure for this service type.
% of children screened with ASQ:SE – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ:SE (4) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (4)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the forth quality/efficiency measure and the second outcome measure for this service type.
The ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE screenings may or may not be provided by the funded program. For example: ASQ-3 screenings are provided for the Pre-K class at XYZ School. There are 30 children in the class and 20 receive the ASQ-3 screening; therefore, 67% of children were screened using the ASQ-3.
% of children screened with ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of children screened with ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children screened with the ASQ:SE [(4) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
For example: You paid Busy Bees Preschool $3,000 and Sally’s Home Child Care $1,000 for tuition assistance through a scholarship. The total amount paid to the providers was $4,000. The providers served a total of 8 children; therefore, the cost per child is $500.00.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or a Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs that received funding for a child that received a scholarship [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: For this measure, a program is defined as registered child development homes, licensed child care centers or preschools, and DE license exempt preschool programs.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ-3 – Report the total number of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as determined by the ASQ-3 screening tool (numerator) and the total number of children that were screened using the ASQ-3 [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ:SE – Report the total number of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as determined by the ASQ:SE screening tool (numerator) and the total number of children that were screened using the ASQ:SE [(4) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Early Care & Education Supportive Services – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first, second and fifth quality/efficiency measures for this service type.
Note: Report each age category even when the number is zero.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs that received supportive services. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first and second outcome measures for this service type.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Measures; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards are comprehensive and include proven essential elements to create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 and IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of children screened with ASQ-3 – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 (3) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure and the first outcome measure for this service type.
% of children screened with ASQ:SE – Report the total number of children screened with ASQ:SE (4) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (4)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the forth quality/efficiency measure and the second outcome measure for this service type.
The ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE screenings may or may not be provided by the funded program. For example: ASQ-3 screenings are provided for the Pre-K class at XYZ School. There are 30 children in the class and 20 receive the ASQ-3 screening; therefore, 67% of children were screened using the ASQ-3.
% of children screened with ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children screened with the ASQ-3 [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of children screened with ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened with the ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children screened with ASQ:SE [(4) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
For example: Busy Bees Preschool received $3,000 and Sally’s Home Child Care received $1,000 to support teacher salaries. The total amount paid to providers was $4,000. The providers served a total of 8 children; therefore, the cost per child was $500.00.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs that received supportive services [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: For this measure, a program is defined as registered child development homes, licensed child care centers and preschools, and DE license exempt preschool programs.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ-3 – Report the total number of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as determined by the ASQ-3 screening tool (numerator) and the total number of children that were screened using the ASQ-3 [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ:SE – Report the total number of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as determined by the ASQ:SE screening tool (numerator) and the total number of children that were screened using the ASQ:SE [(4) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Health Services – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: prenatal; children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. Unborn children are included in this count. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first and third quality/efficiency measures for this service type.
Note: Report each age category even when the number is zero.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of children screened for: -- Report the total number of children screened (2) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type. Also, identify the type of screening completed (e.g., vision, lead, developmental delays, etc.).
The screenings may or may not be provided by the funded program. For example: The contractor provides lead screenings to the Pre-K class at XYZ School. There are 30 children in the class and 20 receive a lead screening test; therefore, 67% of children were screened for high levels of lead.
% of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment (3) (numerator) and the total number of children that were screened [(2) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measure for this service type.
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
For example: The contractor was paid $500 to provide lead screenings tests. There were 8 children screened; therefore, the cost per child was $62.50.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of children referred and received follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children referred and received follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the number of children referred for follow up services/treatment [(3) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Literacy – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: prenatal; children 0 to 1 year; children 1 to 2 years; children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. Unborn children are included in this count if pregnant women received services. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: Report each age category even when the number is zero.
# of families (unduplicated) – Report the total number of families participating in the program. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measures for this service type.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of children receiving the service [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of families that report an increase in reading to their child each day – Report the total number of families that report an increase in reading to their child (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the literacy program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of families that report an increase in talking with their child about new words in stories – Report the total number of families that report an increase in talking with their child about new words in stories (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the literacy program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Prenatal/Postnatal – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served ages 0 to 1 year. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of mothers (unduplicated) – Report the total number of mothers that received prenatal and/or postpartum services. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of families – Report the total number of families that received prenatal and/or postpartum services. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the fifth quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of children screened for: – Report the total number of children screened (4) (numerator) and the total number of children served [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (4)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Also, identify the type of screening completed (e.g., vision, lead, developmental delays using the ASQ-3 screening tool, etc.).
The screening may or may not be provided by the funded program. For example: The program provides new baby visits to families with a newborn(s) to provide services, i.e., newborn screenings, weight checks, etc. The contractor completes visits with 30 infants and all 30 receive an ASQ-3 developmental screening; therefore, 100% of infants received a developmental screening.
% children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment (5) (numerator) and the total number of children screened [(4) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (5)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first outcome measure for this service type.
% mothers screened for postpartum depression – Report the total number of mothers screened for postpartum depression (6) (numerator) and the total number of mothers served [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (6)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the forth quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
% mothers screened and referred for follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of mothers screened and referred for follow up services/treatment (7) (numerator) and the total number of mothers screened [(6) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage. (7)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second outcome measure for this service type.
Cost per family – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of families served [(3) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per family for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of children referred and received follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of children referred and received follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of children referred [(5) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of mothers referred and received follow up services/treatment – Report the total number of mothers referred and received follow up services/treatment (numerator) and the total number of mothers referred [(7) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Transportation – Direct Services
Output Measures -
# of children (unduplicated) – Report the total number of children served by age category when the child begins the service in the current fiscal year: children 2 to 3 years; children 3 to 4 years; children 4 to 5 years; and children 5 to 6 years. The form automatically totals the number of children. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: Report each age category even when the number is zero.
# of days transportation provided – Report the total number of days transportation was provided multiplied by the total number of children served. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measure for this service type.
For example: There were 108 days transportation was provided to preschool for nine (9) children. The # of days transportation provided = 972 (108 days x 9 children = 972)
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per child – Report the total cost of the program (numerator) and the total number of children receiving transportation services [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per child for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of days children attended preschool and transportation provided – Report the total number of days that children attended preschool that were provided transportation (numerator) and the total number of days transportation was provided [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: Nine (9) children received transportation to attend preschool three days a week for nine months (108 days x 9 children = 972 total days). Four (4) of the children attended only 90 days out of the 108 possible days (108 days x 5 children + 90 days x 4 children = 900). Therefore, the children were provided transportation 92.5% of the days (900/972).
Note: The number of days all children were provided transportation will be a large number; however, the % is what we are measuring.
Business Investment Program – Indirect Services
Note: Refer to Tool M, Investing in the Business Investment Program Operated by
Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral
Output Measures -
# of businesses that submitted an application (unduplicated) – Report the total number of businesses that submitted an application for the Business Investment Program in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of businesses awarded a grant (unduplicated) – Report the total number of businesses awarded a Business Investment Program grant in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed. (2)This number automatically fills as the numerator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of business participating in the QRS and IQ4K systems – Report the total number of business participating at each QRS and IQ4K level: QRS level 1; QRS level 2; QRS level 3; QRS level 4; QRS level 5; IQ4K level 1; IQ4K level 2; IQ4K level 3; IQ4K level 4; and IQ4K level 5.
# of start-up businesses – Report the total number of businesses participating in start-up activities in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed.
# of expansion businesses – Report the total number of businesses participating in expansion activities in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed.
# of businesses participating in quality improvement activities – Report the total number of businesses participating in quality improvement activities in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of applications awarded – Report the total number of businesses awarded a grant in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed [(2) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the number of businesses that submitted an application in each category [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage for each category.
% of businesses that received at least one incentive – Report the total number of businesses that received at least one incentive in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed (numerator) and the total number of businesses awarded a grant in each category [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage for each category.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of businesses that submitted a reimbursement claim – Report the total number of business that submitted a claim in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; and DHS licensed (numerator) and the total number of businesses awarded a grant in each category [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage for each category.
Child Care Nurse Consultant (CCNC) – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of visits – Report the total number of visits the child care nurse consultant (CCNC) made to early learning programs. Early learning programs are defined as child care homes (non-registered); child development homes (registered); child care centers and preschools (licensed); DE license exempt programs. This may be a duplicate count.
For example, if the CCNC visits 3 child care centers in September and visits the same 3 child care centers in December, count 6. This measure is capturing the actual number of visits made.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs that received CCNC services by category: child care homes (non-registered); child development homes (registered); child care centers and preschools (licensed); DE licensed exempt programs. The total number of programs (1) automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Examples of “CCNC services”: visits, consultation, special needs care planning, etc. This performance measure also includes CCNC activities where the consultant is working on specific activities/assessments/consultation with a provider to improve quality.
# of programs participating in QRS or IQ4K rating systems – Report the total number of programs receiving CCNC services and participating in each QRS or IQ4K rating system category: QRS level 1; QRS level 2; QRS level 3; QRS level 4; QRS level 5; IQ4K Level 1, IQ4K Level 2, IQ4K Level 3, IQ4K Level 4, and IQ4K Level 5.
# of special health care needs – Report the total number of special health care needs in the following categories: asthma; allergies (including anaphylaxis); diabetes; IEP/IFSP; seizures; other (identify the type). The form automatically totals the number of special health care needs. (2)This total number of special health care needs automatically fills as the denominator for the first outcome measure for this service type.
Note: If there are no special health care needs, report zero.
# of technical assistance contacts – Report the total number of direct technical assistance contacts provided to programs by the CCNC, other than in-person visits which are reported separately. Technical assistance (TA) is defined as the provision of information to address an identified need utilizing ‘best practices’ via telephone or e-mail by a person with known expertise and skill in a specific area. TA delivery is short in duration (two or fewer contacts) and customized to meet the needs of the provider and offers specific solutions to a specific issue.
Note: Technical assistance contacts do not include newsletters, mass emails to providers, health fairs, etc.
# of programs that improved health and safety conditions in their early learning environments – Report the total number of programs receiving CCNC services that improved health and safety conditions in their early learning environments. (3)The total programs automatically fills as the numerator for the second outcome measure for this service type.
# of Healthy Child Care Iowa DHS approved trainings provided by the CCNC – Report the total number of Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) DHS approved trainings provided by the CCNC.
# of participants attending HCCI trainings – Report the total number of participants attending HCCI DHS approved trainings. (4)The total number of participants automatically fills as the denominator for the third outcome measure for this service type.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per program – Report the total cost of the CCNC service (numerator) and the total number of programs participating [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per program.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of programs that received CCNC services that have achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or a Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of special needs health care plans in place – Report the total number of special health care needs plans in place (numerator) and the total number of special health care needs [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: If there are no special health care plans in place, report zero.
% of programs receiving CCNC services that improve health and safety conditions in their early learning environments – Report the number of programs that received CCNC services that improved health and safety conditions in their early learning environments [(3) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the total number of programs that received CCNC services [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of participants that report increased knowledge as a result of HCCI trainings – Report the total number of participants that report an increase in knowledge as a result of HCCI trainings (numerator) and the total number of participants that attended HCCI trainings [(4) as reported in the outputs measure] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Coordinated Intake – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of family intakes processed – Report the total number of family intake requests processed. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measures for this service type.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of families referred to a program or service – Report the number of families referred to a program or service (2) (numerator) and the total number of intake requests processed [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Cost per family – Report the total cost of the service (numerator) and the number of family intakes processed [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per intake for the service.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of families referred that enrolled in a family support program – Report the number of families that received a referral and enrolled in a family support program (numerator) and the total number of families that received a referral [(2) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: 75 families are referred to services and 70 families enroll in a family support program as a result; therefore, 93% of the families that received a referral enrolled in a family support program.
% of families referred that did not enroll in a family support program – Report the number of families that received a referral and did NOT enroll in a family support program (numerator) and the total number of families that received a referral [(2) as reported in the quality/efficiency measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: 75 families are referred to services and 5 families did NOT follow through and enroll in the family support program; therefore, 7% of the families that received a referral did NOT enroll in the program.
Also, list all reasons why families did not enroll in the family support program.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of consultants – Report the total number of consultants providing infant and early childhood mental health consultation. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of hours of consultation services – Report the total number of hours the consultants provided consultation services.
# of staff – Report the total number of staff receiving services from the infant and early childhood mental health consultant. Include staff that received services during the fiscal year and are no longer employed with the program. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first and second quality/efficiency measures and the first, second, third and fourth outcome measures for this service type.
# of individual case consultation sessions – Report the total number of individual case consultation sessions.
# of group consultation sessions – Report the total number of group consultation sessions.
# of staff training sessions – Report the total number of staff training sessions.
# of parent or community training sessions – Report the total number of parent or community training sessions.
# of referrals to mental health-related services – Report the total number of referrals to mental health-related services.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of staff reporting that the consultant makes time for them when they have a question or concern – Report the total number of staff that report that the consultant makes time for them when they have a question or concern (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of staff reporting that the consultant is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress – Report the total number of staff that report that the consultant is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of consultants endorsed (or in the process of becoming endorsed) in Iowa’s Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health Endorsement – Report the total number of consultants endorsed (or in the process of becoming endorsed) in Iowa’s Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health Endorsement (numerator) and the total number of consultants [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of staff reporting an increase in competency and self-confidence in addressing children’s social and emotional development – Report the total number of staff reporting increased competency and self-confidence in addressing children’s social and emotional development (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of staff reporting an increase in job satisfaction – Report the total number of staff reporting an increase in job satisfaction (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of staff reporting that the consultant works as a partner to help meet children’s needs – Report the total number of staff reporting that the consultant works as a partner to help meet children’s needs (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of staff retained in the program – Report the total number of staff retained in the program during the fiscal year (numerator) and the total number of staff [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of reduction in behavior incident reports – Report the total number of behavior incident reports during the fiscal year (numerator) and the yearly average number of behavioral incident reports reported for the past five years (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: This measure is only applicable in classroom-based settings.
Mental Health Supports:
Early Childhood – Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (EC-PBIS) – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of EC-PBIS-trained coaches – Report the total number of EC-PBIS-trained coaches.
# of hours of EC-PBIS coaching – Report the total number of hours of EC-PBIS coaching.
# of staff – Report the total number of staff receiving EC-PBIS coaching. Include staff that received services during the fiscal year and are no longer employed with the program. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first and second quality/efficiency measures and the outcome measure for this service type.
# of programs – Report the total number of programs participating in on-going EC-PBIS coaching. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of behavioral incident reports – Report the total number of behavioral incident reports.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of staff reporting that the coach makes time for them when they have a question or concern – Report the total number of staff that report that the coach makes time for them when they have a question or concern (numerator) and the total number of staff [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of staff reporting that the coach is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress – Report the total number of staff that report that the coach is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress (numerator) and the total number of staff [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Cost per program – Report the total cost of the service (numerator) and the total number of programs [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of staff reporting an increase in competency and self-confidence to support children with EC-PBIS supports/strategies – Report the number of staff that report an increase in competency and self-confidence to support children with EC-PBIS supports/strategies (numerator) and the total number of staff [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Professional Development: Conferences – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of participants – Report the total number of individuals funded to attend a conference.
Note: This measure is required only if individuals were provided registration or stipends to attend. If funding was provided to generally sponsor the event, not per person, report zero for this measure.
# of conferences – Report the total number of conferences funded, either with general sponsorship funding or per person funding. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of conferences by category – Report the total number of conferences in each of the following categories: early learning; family support; special needs; and health, mental health and nutrition.
Note: Choose the category that best describes the majority of workshops at the conference. This is reported as a whole event. Do no split out conferences by the content of the workshops offered. If the conference was cancelled, do not count the conference in this measure.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of conferences by category (unduplicated) – Report the total number of conferences by category (numerator) and the total number of conferences [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The denominator is the same for each category. The form automatically calculates the percentage per category.
Note: This measure is at the full conference level; report by the best category in which it fits. The four options are: early learning; family support; special needs; health, mental health, nutrition.
Professional Development: Credit-bearing – Indirect Services
Note: Use these measures when funding classes for the accrual of academic credit from an accredited institution only.
Output Measures -
# of participants (unduplicated) – Report the total number of individuals receiving academic credit. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of courses attended for academic credit – Report the total number of courses attended for academic credit. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of credit-bearing courses by category – Report the total number of courses attended for academic credit in each of the following categories: early learning; family support; special needs; and health, mental health, nutrition. (3)These numbers automatically fill as the numerators for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: This is determined by the overall topic/content of the course. It is possible that a course fits more than one category and therefore, report the course in the most appropriate category.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of credit-bearing courses by category (unduplicated) – Report the number of courses attended for academic credit by category (numerator) and the total number of courses attended for academic credit [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The denominator is the same for each category. The form automatically calculates the percentage per category.
Cost per participant – Report the total cost of credit-bearing professional development (numerator) and the total number of individuals receiving academic credit [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per participant.
Professional Development: Training – Indirect Services
Note: Use these measures when funding training opportunities. These opportunities may be a one-shot training/workshop or provided as a series, such as ChildNet. For this category, a series is counted as one training opportunity.
Output Measures -
# of trainings – Report the total number of trainings funded. If the training was offered more than once in the fiscal year, count the training each time it was offered. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of trainings by category (unduplicated) – Report the total number of trainings funded in each of the following categories: early learning; family support; special needs; and health, mental health, nutrition. (2)These numbers fill as the numerators for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Note: This is determined by the overall topic/content of the training. It is possible that one contractor provides training in multiple categories and therefore, should report the different training opportunities in the appropriate category.
For example, CCR&R provided the following trainings in the fiscal year: “Dealing with Head Lice”, “How to Maximize Play”, and the “ChildNet” series. While the ChildNet series has different training topics within the 10 weeks (one of which is health related) the majority of the content is related to early learning environments. Therefore, CCR&R would report these trainings as: 2 - early learning; 1 – health, mental health and nutrition.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of trainings by category (unduplicated) – Report the total number of trainings by category [(2) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the total number of trainings that were offered [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The denominator is the same for each category. The form automatically calculates the percentage for each category.
Cost per training – Report the total cost of the trainings (numerator) and the total number of trainings provided [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per training.
Public Awareness/Child Fairs – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of activities – Report the total number of activities funded. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of families – Report the number of families that participated in the awareness activity or the child fair. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measure for this service type.
# of estimated reach – Report the estimated number of people the public awareness campaign/event reached.
For example, if an article was placed into the local newspaper, report the number the paper estimates for its reach. If the funded activity is a child fair, report the estimated number of attendees at the event.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per activity – Report the total cost of the activity(ies) (numerator) and the number of public awareness/child fairs funded [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per activity.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of families with an increased awareness of ECI and early childhood services available to their child – Report the total number of families that report an increase in awareness based on the public awareness event (numerator) and the total number of families participating in the activity [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Note: If a marketing campaign or a newsletter was funded, this measure is not applicable and report zero.
Quality Improvement for Early Learning – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs participating in quality improvement activities in each category: non-registered; non-registered that became DHS registered; DHS registered; DHS licensed; DE license exempt programs. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the quality/efficiency measure and outcome measure for this service type.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Measures; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards are comprehensive and include proven essential elements to create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 and IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the number of programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or a Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs participating in the quality improvement activities [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of programs that increased or maintained at the highest level in the QRS or IQ4K system – Report the number of programs that increased their rating as defined below, or that maintained the highest level rating (numerator) and the total number of programs [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example, if the program was a QRS level 3 at the end of the previous fiscal year and they are still a QRS level 3 at the end of the current fiscal year, they would be counted as maintained.
Scholarship Coordination – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of applications processed – Report the total number of scholarship applications processed. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure and the outcome measures for this service type.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs with a scholarship awarded to a child attending the program. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs with a scholarship awarded to a child attending the program that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Measures; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards are comprehensive and include proven essential elements to create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 and IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per application – Report the total cost of the service (numerator) and the number of applications processed [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per application for the service.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or a Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of scholarships awarded – Report the number of scholarships awarded (numerator) and the total number of applications processed [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: 75 scholarship applications were processed and 70 scholarships were awarded; therefore, 93% of applications submitted received a scholarship.
% of scholarships not awarded because of – Report the number of applications that were not awarded a scholarship (numerator) and the total number of applications processed [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Also, list all reasons scholarships were not awarded.
Technical Assistance: Consultation, Mentoring and Coaching – Indirect Services
Note: Use these measures when funding individuals to work on-site with programs in consultation, mentoring or coaching roles. Examples may include: child care center/home consultants; early learning coordinators; etc.
Output Measures -
# of visits – Report the total number of visits the consultant, mentor or coach makes to programs. This may be a duplicate count.
For example, if the consultant visits 3 child care centers in September and visits the same 3 child care centers in December, count 6. This measure is capturing the actual number of visits made.
# of programs (unduplicated) – Report the total number of programs that participate with the consultant, mentor or coach in each of the following categories: child care homes (non-registered); child development homes (registered); child care centers and preschools (licensed); DE licensed exempt programs. The form automatically total the number of programs. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the third quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Examples of “participating” with a consultant, mentor or coach: provider visits, mentoring/ coaching, etc. This performance measure also includes activities where the consultant/mentor/coach is working on specific activities/assessments/consultation with a provider to improve quality. “Participating” does not include general technical assistance consultation, newsletters, mass emails to providers, health/child fairs, etc.
# of programs meeting a quality initiative – Report the total number of programs that meet each of the following types of quality initiatives: NAEYC accredited; NAFCC accredited; Head Start Performance Standards; IQPPS; QRS Level 3; QRS Level 4; QRS Level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5. A program may be counted in more than one quality initiative.
Note: “Quality initiative” is defined as the following quality benchmarks – QRS levels 3, 4, or 5; IQ4K levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; IQPPS; NAEYC or NAFCC accredited; and meeting Head Start Performance Standards.
National accreditation and Head Start Performance Standards comprehensive and include proven essential elements to create a high quality program.
Achievement of QRS levels 3-5, IQ4K levels 1-5 and IQPPS are additional state recognized measures of program quality. See Tool CC.
# of programs that set a goal – Report the total number of programs that jointly set goals with the consultant, mentor or coach. (2)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the outcome measure for this service type.
Note: The goals are specific to the activity and/or the individual needs of the program participating in the consultation, mentoring or coaching service. Goals are established based on the desired outcome of the service. Goals are not determined at the state or local board level.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Cost per program – Report the total cost of the technical assistance services (numerator) and the total number of programs participating [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the cost per program.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system or a Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 in the IQ4K system (numerator) and the total number of programs [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example: The consultant works with 10 child care centers and 7 are at either a level 3, 4, or 5 in QRS. 70% of the programs would be at QRS level 3 or higher.
Outcome Measures –
Note: Outcome measures are only reported on an annual basis. More frequent reporting does not present a complete or accurate reflection of the outcomes achieved by the program.
% of programs that meet the goals set – Report the total number of programs that met the goals that were jointly established by the program and the consultant, mentor or coach (numerator) and the total number of programs that set a goal [(2) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
For example, when the child care consultant begins working with a child care center or child development home, individualized goals are set with the program or provider based on determined needs. Examples of items that may be identified for improvement might include: curriculum/DAP; health and safety practices; or participation in the QRS. For example, in working with an infant program, the goal established is to improve the program’s diapering practices in the infant room. At the end of the year, the program established a safe and healthy diapering area and developed written policies and procedures to ensure the practice. In this case, the goal is reported as met for this program.
WAGE$ – Indirect Services
Output Measures -
# of recipients – Report the total number of recipients. (1)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first outcome measure for this service type.
# of recipients who retained employment in their program – Report the total number of recipients who retained employment in their early learning program. (2)This number automatically fills as the numerator for the first outcome measure for this service type.
# of recipients at temporary award levels – Report the total number of recipients at temporary award levels. (3)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the second outcome measure for this service type.
# of recipients at temporary award levels who earned additional college credits – Report the total number of recipients at temporary award levels who earned additional college credits. (4)This number automatically fills as the numerator for the second outcome measure for this service type.
# of six-month financial supplements issued – Report the total number of six-month financial supplements issued. (5)This number automatically fills as the denominator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
Cost of six-month financial supplements issued – Report the total dollar amount of the six-month financial supplements issued. (6)This number automatically fills as the numerator for the first quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of programs with at least one WAGE$ recipient – Report the total number of early learning programs with at least one WAGE$ recipient. (7)This number automatically fills in as the denominator for the second quality/efficiency measure for this service type.
# of programs participating in QRS and IQ4K rating systems – Report the total number of early learning programs with at least one WAGE$ recipient in each QRS or IQ4K rating systems category: QRS level 1; QRS level 2; QRS level 3; QRS level 4; QRS level 5; IQ4K Level 1; IQ4K Level 2; IQ4K Level 3; IQ4K Level 4; and IQ4K Level 5.
# of programs nationally accredited – Report the total number of programs with at least one WAGE$ recipient that are either NAEYC or NAFCC accredited.
Quality/Efficiency Measures -
Average amount of six-month financial supplement – Report the total amount of six-month financial supplements issued [(6) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the total number of six-month financial supplements issued [(5) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the average amount of the six-month financial supplement.
% of programs rating a 3 or higher in the QRS system or a 1 or higher in the IQ4K system – Report the total number of early learning programs that achieved a Level 3, 4 or 5 in the QRS system and had at least one WAGE$ recipient (numerator) and the total number of early learning programs that had at least one WAGE$ recipient [(7) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Outcome Measures:
% of recipients who retained employment in their program – Report the total number of recipients who retained employment in their early learning program [(2) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the total number of recipients [(1) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
% of recipients at temporary award levels who earned additional college credit – Report the total number of recipients at temporary award levels who earned additional college credits [(4) as reported in the output measures] (numerator) and the total number of recipients at temporary award levels [(3) as reported in the output measures] (denominator). The form automatically calculates the percentage.
Family Support Home Visitation and Parent Education
Use the following link to access the data dictionary for the state-required program performance measures for family support home visitation and parent education.
https://daiseyiowa.daiseysolutions.org/articles/iowa-data-dictionary/
Appendix A – Data Collection Templates
Car Seat Data
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Prenatal
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of car seats checked
# of car seats that were not installed properly and corrected
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of families
Marital status (# by category)
Married
Single
Partnered
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Household size (# by category)
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7+ people
Federal poverty level (# by category)
125% or lower
126 – 185%
186 – 200%
201% or higher
Education level of primary caregiver (# by category)
Middle school or lower
Some high school
GED or high school diploma
Trade/vocational training
Some college
2-year degree (Associates)
4-year degree (Bachelors)
Master’s degree or higher
Race of child (# by category)
White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
# of children Hispanic/Latino
# of programs
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
# of families that report decreased stress
# of families that report connections to additional concrete supports
# of families that report participating in parent education opportunities
NOTE: If law enforcement brings the child to the crisis/emergency care program, the program is not required to collect the following performance measures data: marital status of the primary caregiver; household size; federal poverty level; education level of the primary caregiver; race of child; ethnicity of child.
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Prenatal
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of children screened for caries
# of children screened and referred for services/treatment
# of children referred and went to a dentist
# of children who did not have any caries
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
Marital status (# by category)
Married
Single
Partnered
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Household size (# by category)
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7+ people
Federal poverty level (# by category)
125% or lower
126 – 185%
186 – 200%
201% or higher
Education level of primary caregiver (# by category)
Middle school or lower
Some high school
GED or high school diploma
Trade/vocational training
Some college
2-year degree (Associates)
4-year degree (Bachelors)
Master’s degree or higher
Race of child (# by category)
White
Black or African American
Asian
Race of child, cont.
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
# of children Hispanic/Latino
# of programs
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
Education level by lead teacher (# by category)
GED
High school diploma
Child Development Associate (CDA)
AA in early childhood or child development
AA in a related field
BA/BS in early childhood or child development
BA/BS in a related field
Holds a teaching license with an early childhood endorsement, 100, 103 or 106
Post graduate degree
# of children screened with ASQ-3
# of children screened with ASQ:SE
# of children screened with ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children screened with ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ-3
# of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ:SE
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of programs
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
# of children screened with ASQ-3
# of children screened with ASQ:SE
# of children screened with ASQ-3 and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children screened with ASQ:SE and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ-3
# of children demonstrating age appropriate skills as assessed by the ASQ:SE
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Prenatal
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of children screened
Identify the type of screenings completed
# of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children referred and received services/treatment
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Prenatal
Children ages 0 to 1 year
Children ages 1 to 2 years
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of families
# of families that report an increase in reading to their child each day
# of families that report an increase in talking with their child about new words in stories
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of children ages 0 to 1 year
# of mothers
# of families
# of children screened
Identify the type of child screenings completed
# of children screened and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of mothers screened for postpartum depression
# of mothers screened and referred for follow up services/treatment
# of children referred and received follow up services/treatment
# of mothers referred and received follow up services/treatment
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Children (# served by category)
Children ages 2 to 3 years
Children ages 3 to 4 years
Children ages 4 to 5 years
Children ages 5 to 6 years
# of days transportation provided
# of days children attended preschool and transportation provided
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Businesses that submitted an application (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Businesses awarded a grant (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Businesses participating in the QRS and IQ4K rating systems (# by category)
QRS Level 1
QRS Level 2
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
Start-up businesses (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Expansion businesses (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Businesses participating in quality improvement activities (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Businesses that received at least one incentive (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Businesses that submitted a reimbursement claim (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of visits
Programs participating (# by category)
Child care homes (non-registered)
Child development homes (registered)
Child care centers and preschools (licensed)
DE license exempt programs
Programs participating in QRS or IQ4K rating systems (# by category)
QRS Level 1
QRS Level 2
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
Special health care needs (# by category)
Asthma
Allergies (including anaphylaxis)
Diabetes
IEP/IFSP
Seizures
Other (identify the type)
# of technical assistance contacts
# of programs that improve health and safety conditions in their early learning environments
# of Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI) DHS approved trainings provided by the CCNC
# of participants attending HCCI trainings
# of special needs health care plans in place
# of participants that report increased knowledge as a result of the HCCI training
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of family intakes processed
# of families referred to a program or service
# of families referred that enrolled in a family support program
# of families referred that did not enrolled in a family support program
Identify all reasons why families did not enroll in a family support program
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of consultants
# of hours of consultation services
# of staff receiving services from the infant and early childhood mental health consultant
# of individual case consultation sessions
# of group consultation sessions
# of staff training sessions
# of parent or community training sessions
# of referrals to mental health-related services
# of staff reporting that the consultant makes time for them when they have a question or concern
# of staff reporting the consultant is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress
# of consultants endorsed (or in the process of becoming endorsed) in Iowa’s Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health Endorsement
# of staff reporting an increase in competency and self-confidence in addressing children’s social and emotional development
# of staff reporting an increase in job satisfaction
# of staff reporting that the consultant works as a partner to help meet children’s needs
# of staff retained in the program
# of behavior incidents reported during the fiscal year
Yearly average number of behavioral incident reports reported for the past five years
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of EC-PBIS-trained coaches
# of hours of EC-PBIS coaching
# of staff receiving EC-PBIS coaching
# of programs participating in on-going EC-PBIS coaching
# of behavior incident reports
# of staff reporting that the coach makes time for them when they have a question or concern
# of staff reporting the consultant is knowledgeable about children’s typical and atypical developmental progress
# of staff reporting an increase in competency and self-confidence to support children with EC-PBIS supports/strategies
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of participants
# of conferences
Conferences by type (# by category)
Early learning
Family support
Special needs
Health, mental health and nutrition
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of participants
# of courses attended for academic credit
Credit-bearing courses by type (# by category)
Early learning
Family support
Special needs
Health, mental health and nutrition
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of trainings
Trainings by type (# by category)
Early learning
Family support
Special needs
Health, mental health and nutrition
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of activities
# of families
# of estimated people reached
# of families that report an increased awareness of ECI and early childhood services available to their child
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
Programs (# by category)
Non-registered
Non-registered that became DHS registered
DHS registered
DHS licensed
DE licensed exempt programs
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
# of programs that increased or maintained the highest level in the QRS or IQ4K system
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of scholarships processed
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
# of scholarships awarded
Identify all reasons why scholarships were not awarded
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of visits
# of programs (# by category)
Child care homes (non-registered)
Child development homes (registered)
Child care centers and preschools (licensed)
DE license exempt programs
Programs meeting quality initiatives (# by category)
NAEYC accredited
NAFCC accredited
Head Start Performance Standards
IQPPS
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
# of programs that set a goal
# of programs that met the goals set
Amount of ECIA funding expended
Amount of other funding expended (include amount and source of funding)
# of recipients
# of recipients who retained employment in their program
# of recipients at temporary award levels
# of recipients at temporary award levels who earned additional college credits
# of six-month financial supplements issued
Cost of six-month financial supplements issued
# of programs with at least one WAGE$ recipient
Programs participating in QRS or IQ4K rating systems (# by category)
QRS Level 1
QRS Level 2
QRS Level 3
QRS Level 4
QRS Level 5
IQ4K Level 1
IQ4K Level 2
IQ4K Level 3
IQ4K Level 4
IQ4K Level 5
Programs nationally accredited (# by category)
NAEYC
NAFCC