NICHD Study of Early Child Care

The NICHD Study of Eary Child Care and Youth Development

The most comprehensive child care study conducted to date to determine how variations in child care are related to children's development.

This study is supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) through a cooperative agreement (U10) that calls for a scientific collaboration between the grantees and NICHD staff.

Data User Workshops
	APA Advanced Training Institute August 5-8 (Deadline April 15)

Study Summary
	Background Data Collection Sites Presentations and Publications

The Investigators
	Steering Committee Chair Study Investigators Advisory Board Past NICHD Project Scientist Past Chairs and Members

Applying for Data
	Applying for Data The Application Contact Information

Request More Information

Private Site: Site Staff

Private Site: Project Investigators

Phase I Data (Birth through 36 Months)
	Data Collection and Timeline Instrument Documentation Forms Manuals

Phase II Data (54 Months through 1st Grade)
	Data Collection and Timeline Instrument Chart Instrument Documentation Forms Manuals

Phase III Data (2nd through 6th Grade)
	Data Collection and Timeline Instrument Chart Instrument Documentation Forms Manuals
Phase IV Data (Ages 14 and 15)
	Data Collection and Timeline Instrument Chart Instrument Documentation Forms Manuals

National Institute of Child Health
and Human Development