To support State efforts to provide quality afterschool opportunities,
the Child Care Bureau awarded a technical assistance contract on
out-of-school time to The Finance Project. The Afterschool
Investments project provides technical assistance to Child Care
and Development Fund grantees and other State and local leaders
supporting afterschool efforts.
Using the Child Care and Development Fund to Support a System of Quality Improvement for School-Age Programs
This publication provides information and considerations for State child care administrators and policymakers for improving access to high quality school-age programs that reflect the unique needs of school-age children. A systems framework is used to illustrate strategic approaches to using the Child Care and Development Fund and other resources to build a strongly aligned system of quality improvement. (PDF)
An accompanying self-assessment tool is available to help state leaders
identify the strengths, opportunities, and gaps in their current system of
quality supports for school-age programs.
(MS Word) | (PDF)
Quick Facts on School-Age Care: Trends in Licensing Regulations
This document offers a one-page overview of State policy trends in licensing
regulations for school-age care, including a map showing which States have
separate or stand-alone school-age licensing requirements. (HTML | PDF)
Quick Facts on School-Age Care: Trends in Quality Improvement
This document offers a one-page overview of State policy trends to improve the quality of school-age care, including a map showing which States have made school-age adaptations to child care licensing regulations, professional development systems, and quality rating systems. (HTML | PDF)
