Exemplary Features of Military Child Care

09/05/2003

Exemplary Features of Military Child Care

"I will pay more for the ability to deal with people than any other ability under the sun." - John D. Rockefeller

EXEMPLARY FEATURES OF MILITARY CHILD CARE

A recent Urban Institute report, "Improving Child Care Quality: A Comparison of Military and Civilian Approaches," by Carol De Vita and Maria Montilla, outlines the exemplary features of the U.S. Military Child Care System and compares it to several civilian models that are undertaking important reforms. It highlights the importance of public investment in child care programs as well as establishing and enforcing standards for excellent care. The report compares military and civilian programs in the following areas:

Training and education of child care providers

Linkages between training and compensation

Subsidies to assure affordable costs for parents

Licensing and accreditation standards to improve quality

Inspections and oversight to establish accountability within the system

To view this complete report, go to the "Recent Reports" section of the web site www.urban.org.

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