1Indicators and data sources may be tailored to align with the context of the intended evaluation and local communities, including what is important and feasible to assess and what data are available. Some data may be available at the local level and may not need to be collected from child care programs independently. It is critical to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the child, staff member, or volunteer as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
2For indicators related to COVID-19 Epidemiology, Community Characteristics, Healthcare Capacity, and Public Healthcare Capacity being tracked, refer to existing data sources: CDC COVID Data Tracker or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/open-america/surveillance-data-analytics.html as well those being monitored in your state/local jurisdiction.
3Ensure the data collection tools and sources used to assess these indicators adequately capture data prior to and following mitigation strategy implementation to ensure changes are attributable to the mitigation strategies. Ensure other environmental and contextual factors are taken into account that may have an impact on these indicators. It is important to establish a process to collect this information that can be used to compare to previous data and to monitor for changes in social/behavioral/mental health markers moving forward.
4The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH)external icon provides rich data on multiple, intersecting aspects of the lives of children (ages 0-17 years)—including physical and mental health, access to quality health care, and the child’s family, neighborhood, school, and social context. The most recent year of available data is 2018.
5Disclaimer: This data source is provided as an example and does not constitute an endorsement of the entity or its guidance or policies by CDC or the federal government. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization sites listed in this document.
6National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) is used to monitor progress towards national health objectives; evaluate health policies and programs; and track changes in health behaviors and health care use. NHIS includes a Sample Child questionnaire, which collects information on health status, health care services, and health behaviors of children under the age of 18 years. The most recent year of available data is 2018.