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OMB Control No:
0970-0612
ICR Reference No:
202305-0970-008
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
HHS/ACF
Agency Tracking No:
OPRE
Title:
Home-Based Child Care Practices and Experiences Study
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/13/2023
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Date Received in OIRA:
05/12/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Approved consistent with the understanding that in any publication, ACF will acknowledge the limitations of the information collected, noting that it reflects the experiences of a particular group of FFN providers and may not be generalizable to all FFN providers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2024
15 Months From Approved
Responses
1,460
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
570
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This is a primary data collection request to examine the experiences, strengths, resources, and strategies used by home-based child care providers to serve and support equitable outcomes for children and families. The study will utilize qualitative interviews, photographs, and audio journals to explore how the experiences of home-based providers intersect with the culture, race, ethnicity, language, and geographic location of the providers. This study focuses on a particular group of home-based child care providers who are legally exempt from state licensing or other state regulations for child care providers that specify non-custodial care of children in the provider’s own home; these providers are commonly referred to as family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers. The study’s findings will shed light on the experiences of some FFN providers—those who are involved or might later become involved in child care and early education systems. However, we will not be able to conclude if any findings are representative of these subgroups of FFN providers, nor will the findings be representative of the experiences of all FFN providers.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
42 USC 9858
Name of Law: Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 2628
01/17/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 30763
05/12/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
9
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Instrument 1 - Provider screener
Instrument 2 - Provider interview #1
Instrument 3 - Provider logistics call
Instrument 4 - Provider photo journals
Instrument 5 - Provider audio journals
Instrument 6 - Provider interview #2
Instrument 7 - Family member interview
Instrument 8 - Community member interview
Instrument 9 - Provider feedback focus group
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,460
0
0
1,400
60
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
570
0
0
480
90
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new information collection request.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$833,337
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Molly Buck 202 205-4724 mary.buck@acf.hhs.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/12/2023
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