Assessing the Implementation and Cost of High Quality Early Care and Education

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NonSub Change Request ECE-ICHQ FIELD TEST_4.14.21.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-04-14
Supporting Statement B - ECE ICHQ_TC for field test_4.14.21.docx Supporting Statement B	2021-04-14
Supporting Statement A - ECE ICHQ TC for field test_4.14.21.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-14
1-ECE-ICHQ nonsub change request memo_no inc.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2021-02-26
Attachment A_Conceptual Framework.docx Supplementary Document	2019-09-30
Attachment H_60 Day FRN - ECE ICHQ - 0970-0499_6.18.19.pdf Supplementary Document	2019-09-30
Attachment G_Initial Outreach.docx Supplementary Document	2019-09-30
Attachment F_Time Use Survey Outreach-for field test_4.9.21 CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-14
Attachment E_Cost Workbook Email- for field test_4.9.21_REV CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-14
Attachment D_Implementation Interview Email_ for field test_4.9.21 clean.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-14
Attachment C_Email and Letter to Selected Centers-for field test_4.9.21 CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-14
Attachment B_Advance Materials-for field test_4.9.21 CLEAN.docx Supplementary Document	2021-04-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237924	Instrument 7 - Classroom rosters for observations Other-Roster	Unchanged
226928	Instrument 6 - Time use survey Other-Survey	Modified
226926	Instrument 5 - Staff rosters for time use survey Other-Roster	Unchanged
226925	Instrument 4 - Electronic cost workbook Other-Workbook	Modified
226923	Instrument 3 - Implementation interview protocol Other-Interview	Modified
226921	Instrument 2 - Center engagement call Other-Engagement Call	Modified
226920	Instrument 1 - Center recruitment call Other-Call Scripts	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0970-0499	ICR Reference No: 202104-0970-007
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202102-0970-015
Agency/Subagency: HHS/ACF	Agency Tracking No: OPRE
Title: Assessing the Implementation and Cost of High Quality Early Care and Education
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/14/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2022	11/30/2022
Responses	2,435	2,435
Time Burden (Hours)	1,619	1,619
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The goals of the Assessing the Implementation and Cost of High Quality Early Care and Education field test are to (1) refine the implementation measures to further improve their psychometric properties, (2) refine the cost measures to identify costs associated with each center function and across ages of children, and (3) test the associations between implementation, cost, and quality measures. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the field test data collection scheduled for 2020 could not proceed as planned. The study team consulted with external experts and gathered input from ACF program offices to guide next steps. We received approval for a nonsubstantive change request in March 2021 to conduct data collection in centers that had previously participated in the study this spring. However, based on the referenced consultations, the study team would like add to the sample of centers and engage centers that have not participated before (up to the approved 80 centers under this control number—some that previously participated in earlier phases and some new centers). This change is in line with the plans for the original field test – prior to the March 2021 change request. We revised the study materials and instruments to be applicable to a broader set of centers in line with the original intent of the field test.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 9858m(a)(5) Name of Law: Sec 658O(a)(5) of Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, as amended by Pub. L. No. 113-186
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 28305	06/18/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 48934	09/17/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 7

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Instrument 1 - Center recruitment call
Instrument 2 - Center engagement call
Instrument 3 - Implementation interview protocol
Instrument 4 - Electronic cost workbook
Instrument 5 - Staff rosters for time use survey
Instrument 6 - Time use survey
Instrument 7 - Classroom rosters for observations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,435	2,435	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,619	1,619	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,660,731

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Yes

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 04/14/2021

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