The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation has published a new conceptual model for understanding and promoting quality in home-based child care. Major components of the model include laying foundations for sustainability of care (e.g., engaging resources, managing finances), building lasting relationships (e.g., with children, community members), and identifying opportunities for learning and development (e.g., capitalizing on available materials, supporting children’s ability to learn with and from each other). Amid a broader context of declining home-based care and increased focus on quality, this model seeks to provide strategies for supporting and retaining homebased providers.
