The current funding for child care is inadequate, inconsistent, and unsustainable. It places too high a burden on families and providers working for low wages, creating what we believe are unmistakable inequities. But we need the help of grassroots child care providers and centers to capture our workforce's needs, strengths, struggles and successes. Data is only as functional as it is accurate. CCR&R data is utilized by families, communities and policymakers to make informed decisions about child care.
The changing climate of child care hinges on using data and digital technology to improve child care infrastructure. But, how does keeping your provider data up-to-date benefit child care providers?
- Make informed decisions – faster – to help the child care business grow, retain more customers and work more efficiently.
- Having an accurate data system builds a better child care system. The more precise the data, the better it can help inform and educate others.
CCR&R encourages home businesses and centers to continuously update their child care data and real-time vacancies using the Provider Portal National Data System (NDS 2.0). From infants to summer programs, our dedicated data team works daily to verify the quality and accuracy of the CCR&Rs database. We capture information through consumer feedback, regulatory data and monthly reporting of technical assistance by CCR&R staff.
Still, the most up-to-date source of information will always be the providers themselves. Your investment and dedication to keeping NDS 2.0 up-to-date ensure households have access to real-time data about supply; system leaders understand the implications of child care policies and practices and you can more successfully manage your child care businesses.
If you are a child care program looking to learn more about directly updating your file, connect with your CCR&R Child Care Consultant.