Quality Care and Family Services

Our research encompasses programs, early childhood staff, and children and families. The DIEEC operates a statewide quality rating and improvement system for programs, a statewide professional development network for early childhood professionals, and also provides direct services to children and families as a federal Early Head Start grantee. These initiatives serve as the primary contexts for our research, which is supported by federal, state, and foundation funds. Examples of our projects include research on family child care providers participating in a state quality rating system and an examination of the use of motivational interviewing techniques by early childhood technical assistants.

Research Products

DIEEC’s research products include in-depth studies, actionable reports, and interactive tools. These resources help educators, policymakers, and programs make data-informed decisions to improve early childhood quality statewide.

Reports for ECE Professionals

This comprehensive report offers early childhood educators actionable data, research findings, and best practices. It supports informed decision-making, reflective teaching, and continuous growth in early childhood programs.