Through a set of four inter-related surveys, the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education (2019 NSECE) collects information on (1) early care and education (ECE) services available (supply) to families with children ages birth through 5 years, not yet in kindergarten; (2) characteristics of the workforce providing these child care and early education services; and (3) households with children under age 13 years. These surveys of households, center- and home-based providers, and the center-based workforce will gather nationally representative information on the supply of ECE available to families across all income levels; the demand for ECE; the factors influencing parentsâ choices and utilization of ECE for their children; and, the interaction of supply and demand-specifically the extent to which familiesâ needs and preferences coordinate well with providersâ offerings and constraints. The 2019 NSECE will generate a robust sample of providers serving low-income families of all racial, ethnic, language, and cultural backgrounds, in diverse geographic areas. Providers include programs that do or do not participate in the child care subsidy program; regulated, registered, or otherwise listed home-based providers; unregulated, or âunlisted,â home-based providers who are not on a registration list; and center-based programs (e.g., private, community-based child care, Head Start, and school-based settings).
OPRE is requesting OMB approval of non-substantive changes to three of the questionnaires for the 2019 National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE). Due to slow data collection progress to date, we anticipate needing to continue data collection activities into summer 2019. Based on analyses of 2012 NSECE data and consultation of school district calendars for the 2018-2019 school year, we wish to modify three of our questionnaires so that data collected once summer schedules start can be analyzed in conjunction with school year data.
The NSECE is approved for data collection through 10/31/19, so we are not requesting an extension. Our request is only for changes to the questionnaires that would allow us to collect high quality data that can support the research objectives of the 2019 NSECE.
US Code:
42 USC 9858
Name of Law: Child Care and Development Block Grant Act
Due to slow data collection progress to date, we anticipate needing to continue data collection activities into summer 2019. Based on analyses of 2012 NSECE data and consultation of school district calendars for the 2018-2019 school year, we wish to modify three of our questionnaires so that data collected once summer schedules start can be analyzed in conjunction with school year data. Some of the modifications result in a reduction in burden.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Household questionnaire (NO SCREENER) - During Summer