New Study (from Washington) Reports Targeted Grants and One-on-One Coaching Boost Child Care Quality

As reported by Paul Nyhan in "Birth to Thrive" from Thrive by Five Washington:

A groundbreaking new study found one-on-one coaching and small grants made a big difference in child care programs, relatively quickly improving quality and cutting down on turnover.

Researchers found monthly intensive coaching and funding for staff scholarships, classroom and curriculum materials or parent engagement, which are part of a rating system being tested in two communities, improved quality scores. Currntely, 22 states have child care rating systems, but this is one of the first studies to pinpoint what improves quality.