Expanding the child care table of influence: Reaching under-resourced families to understand their needs and barriers to accessing early childhood care and education
Bosire, J.P.O., Daro, A.M., Gallagher, K.C., & Caddell, K. (2025)
This study focuses on understanding the challenges faced by under-resourced families in accessing quality early childhood care and education. The research highlights the importance of inclusive approaches that bring previously marginalized voices into policy conversations. By identifying specific barriers and needs of these families, the study provides valuable insights for developing more equitable early childhood education systems that truly serve all communities.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Well-being of Parents with Young Children from Under-Resourced Backgrounds: A Qualitative Study
Bosire, J.P.O., Gallagher, K.C., & Daro, A.M. (2024)
This qualitative research examines how the COVID-19 pandemic specifically affected parents from under-resourced backgrounds who have young children. The study reveals the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on vulnerable families, documenting their challenges related to child care disruptions, economic instability, and mental health concerns. The findings emphasize the need for targeted support systems to help these families recover from pandemic-related hardships.
Profiles of well-being among early childhood educators
Roberts, A., Daro, A.M., & Gallagher, K. (2023)
This person-centered research identifies distinct profiles of well-being among early childhood educators, recognizing that workforce experiences are not uniform. By examining various dimensions of well-being together rather than in isolation, the study provides a more holistic understanding of educator experiences. The research has important implications for developing targeted interventions to support early childhood professionals and reduce turnover in the field.
2023 Nebraska Child Care Market Rate Survey
Daro, A., Welch, G.W., & Bryant, V. (2022)
This comprehensive report documents the current landscape of child care costs throughout Nebraska. The survey data provides essential information used by state agencies to set subsidy reimbursement rates and understand the economics of child care in different regions.