National Survey on Early Care and Education for Children Under 13
2024 National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE)
This study is trying to understand what families need and want for child care for kids under 13, while also looking at how child care options have changed since the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 106200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Opinion Research Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05987137 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE) aims to gather comprehensive data on families' needs and preferences regarding non-parental care for children under 13, as well as the offerings from various child care providers. This observational study involves four integrated surveys targeting households, home-based providers, center-based providers, and the workforce within center-based settings. By comparing data from previous surveys conducted in 2012 and 2019, the NSECE seeks to understand changes in the landscape of early care and education, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving economic conditions. The findings will provide insights into the supply and demand dynamics of early care and education services across the United States.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this survey include households with at least one child under the age of 13 and individuals providing care to children in home-based or center-based settings.
Not a fit: Families without children under 13 or those not utilizing non-parental care services may not benefit from this survey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this survey could inform policymakers and stakeholders about the current state of early care and education, leading to improved access and quality of services for families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous iterations of the NSECE have successfully provided valuable insights into early care and education, indicating that this approach has a track record of success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Households with at least one child under the age of 13. * Individuals who care for a child under 13 who are not their own in a home-based setting for at least five hours a week. * Center-based ECE programs that provide care to children not yet in kindergarten who were identified from the provider sampling frame built from state or national administrative lists such as state licensing lists. * Respondents for the workforce (classroom staff) survey are selected from the list of instructional staff associated with the randomly selected classroom from the center-based provider interview.
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- NORC at the University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rupa Datta, PhD — NORC at the University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Rupa Datta, PhD
- Email: datta-rupa@norc.org
- Phone: 312-759-4219
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.