There are many ways, parent surveys through the school, surveys through the workplace, focus groups, public forums, survey of child care provider needs. While communities are assessing need or just after, a campaign of public awareness can be conducted. Consider radio talk shows, television programs featuring child care providers, posters telling about quality child care, flyers about what constitutes quality, a central phone line for questions from parents of child care providers. This gives you an open door to come back and report progress. Once the need has been clearly defined, develop an action plan with a timeline, division of responsibilities, and activities that will happen.
Track progress on each activity.
Report outcomes Be sure to go back to the stakholders and report your successes. Comprehensive Community-based Child Care Program. Any additions or changes to these materials must be preapproved by the author.