Evening or weekend care is lacking as well. In Iowa fewer than one out of six providers offer care after 6 p.m. or overnight. Infant and toddler care is extremely costly and in short supply. The shortage of available care is compounded by the lack of suitable buildings for child care centers in many communities. Deteriorating and unsafe playgrounds are also a serious concern.
Turnover is linked to lack of training and low wages.
Child care providers will strengthen knowledge, skills and abilities. 1500 of the 2000 child care professionals participating in quality child care training will plan to adopt one or more recommended practices. 1000 will actually adopt one or more recommended practices Child care facilities and playgrounds will be safer. 13 child care facilities, schools or communities will actually adopt recommendations. 3000 parents will access and use resources on identifying and selecting quality child care.