Child Care Aware of Kentucky, housed at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky, engages in research and evaluation projects to provide data to guide policy and practice in early care and education settings. This research is used by the Division of Child Care (DCC) and other early childhood stakeholders to inform policy and practice. A Market Rate Study provides detailed analysis of market rates across Kentucky by provider type, age of child, and region. A Cost Analysis Study examines the cost to providers of caring for children in a quality environment. A Workforce Study investigates issues that pertain to the early care and education workforce including issues such as wages and benefits, professional development, and retention.
Kentucky Early Care and Education Reports
2023 Narrow Cost Analysis (Addendum)
2019 Median Annual Salary of FCC Providers by Region
2019 Median Annual Salary of FCC Providers by Area
2019 Median Annual Salary of Teachers by Region
2019 Median Annual Salary of Teachers by Area
2019 Wages and Health Care Benefits
2019 Median Annual Salary of Child Care Directors by Region
2019 Median Annual Salary of Child Care Directors by Area
2014 Workforce Study Executive Summary
2014 Workforce Study Infographic (longer)
2014 Workforce Study Infographic (smaller)
2013 Market Rate Study Executive Summary
2013 Workforce Study – Certified Homes
2013 Workforce Study – Directors