by Hannah Matthews and Deeana Jang

Full Report

Executive Summary

Introduction

Part I. Study Overview and Policy Context

 1.    Study Overview

          Purpose and Underlying Principles

          Methodology

          Disclaimers

 2.    Background on Immigration, Child Care and Early Education Policy and Funding

          The Immigration Context

          The Policy Context

Part II. The Participation of Young Children of Immigrants in Child Care and Early Education

 3.    Examining Participation

          The Child Care and Early Education Arrangements of Young Children of Immigrants

          Children of Immigrants Would Benefit From Early Education

          Access Barriers and Family Preferences Are Intertwined

Part III. Examining the Barriers and Identifying Solutions: Immigrant Families' Access to High-quality Child Care and Early Education

 4.    Immigrants' Awareness of Child Care and Early Education

          Awareness of Child Care and Early Education Programs

          Understanding of Eligibility Rules

          Outreach to Immigrant Communities

          Strategies That Work

 5.    Accessibility of Child Care and Early Education for Immigrant Families

          Affordability for Immigrant Families

          Availability in Immigrant Communities

          Strict Eligibility Criteria and Complex Enrollment Processes

          Fear of Accessing Federal Programs

          Inadequate Language Access

          Strategies That Work

 6.    Responsiveness of Child Care and Early Education Programs

          Qualified Bilingual and Culturally Competent Providers

          Culturally Competent Program and Content Standards

          Meaningful Parental Involvement

          Access to High-quality Comprehensive Services and Family Supports

          Strategies That Work

Part IV. Promoting Awareness, Accessibility, and Responsiveness for Immigrant Families in Child Care and Early Education

 7.    Recommendations

 8.    Conclusion

Appendices

Bibliography