Table 5: CFSRP Staff Characteristics 2020-2021 (N=197)

Table 5 presents demographic characteristics of the 197 educators supported by the CFSRP in 2020-2021.11 In rough alignment with student demographics, 56% of teachers are African American, 21% are Caucasian, and 16% are Hispanic/Latino. Nearly all staff supported by the program (97%) are female.

CFSRP staff typically have less formal education than prekindergarten teachers affiliated with school districts, and their level of experience in the childcare field is variable. Most staff participating in the CFSRP have less than an associate’s degree: 57% have a high school diploma or GED as their highest educational attainment, and 21% have some college but less than an associate’s degree. Twenty-one percent have some type of childcare credential, generally a CDA (13% of staff). Years of experience in the field of childcare varied, with nearly half (41%) of staff reporting three years or less experience and one third reporting more than ten years of experience.

11 Staff served include center directors, teachers, assistant or float teachers, and other staff involved in childcare. EDUCATION

Early childhood certification (CDA, ECMI, Director Certificate, etc.) High school diploma or GED Some college Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Not reported

RACE/ETHNICITY

African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic/Latino Multi-Racial Other Not reported

GENDER

Female Male Not reported

YEARS OF CHILDCARE EXPERIENCE

Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years More than 10 years Not reported

YEARS WITH CFSRP

Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years More than 10 years Not reported 41 (21%)

112 (57%) 42 (21%) 18 (9%) 21 (10%) 2 (1%) 2 (1%)

111 (56%) 1 (0%) 41 (21%) 31 (16%) 6 (3%) 4 (2%) 3 (2%)

191 (97%) 3 (2%) 3 (2%)

30 (15%) 53 (26%) 32 (16%) 17 (8%) 68 (33%) 2 (1%)

76 (39%) 61 (31%) 21 (11%) 11 (6%) 26 (13%) 2 (1%)

Table 5: CFSRP Staff Characteristics, 2020-2021 (N=197)