I currently work for a state funded child care program. Each year the program must complete a self evaluation. This self evaluation consists of collecting all data that was collected through the DRDP results of the enrolled children, collecting information gained through parent surveys, as well as the results of ITERS, or ECERS results of all of the classrooms. Through this data it is discovered what areas of learning each classroom is lacking in and needs to improve, as well as where they are doing well.
This information is used to decide what Teacher/Staff trainings are needed, what materials are needed, and what areas need to be focused on when completing lesson plans and preparing activities for the children to participate in.
This research is positive for children because it will enhance the learning environments that are provided to them, and is focused on the low income children in the general area where the research is conducted. By learning what children need to focus on, and learning how your specific child care facility is doing you can better serve the children in your community.
