Under this project, DCFD developed a new measure that assesses the quality of caregiver-child interactions in settings serving infants and toddlers. The Quality of Caregiver-Child Interactions for Infants and Toddlers (Q-CCIIT) evaluates caregivers' responsiveness while accounting for the developmental levels of children from birth to three years old. Researchers will be able to apply Q-CCIIT to a variety of child care settings, including center-based and family child care homes, as well as both single- and mixed-aged classrooms. In addition to developing the tool, a psychometric field test was conducted to examine the reliability and validity of the new tool and ensure the soundness of the measure for diverse populations and settings. In 2015, DCFD began work to ensure the dissemination and sustainability of the Q-CCIIT through a variety of methods, including train-the-trainer models.
Development of a Measure of the Quality of Caregiver-Child Interactions for Infants and Toddlers (Q-CCIIT)
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