Table 4 Training topics covered by agency specialists (N = 69)
Training topics | Held a training that focused on this topic  % (n) | Held a training that covered but didn’t focus on topic  % (n) | Topic not covered in any trainings  % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
Child care environments | 51 (35) | 36 (25) | 13 (9) |
Caring for infants and toddlers5 | 48 (31) | 39 (25) | 13 (8) |
Working with parents and families5 | 47 (30) | 45 (29) | 8 (5) |
Working with special needs children5 | 38 (24) | 48 (31) | 14 (9) |
Literacy5 | 38 (24) | 41 (26) | 22 (14) |
Health and safety6 | 30 (19) | 48 (30) | 22 (14) |
Math and science7 | 29 (18) | 37 (23) | 34 (21) |
Working with mixed-age groups5 | 27 (17) | 50 (32) | 23 (15) |
Caring for preschool age children7 | 27 (17) | 52 (32) | 21 (13) |
Balancing your own family with child care business4 | 23 (15) | 42 (27) | 35 (923) |
Business practices6 | 21 (13) | 22 (14) | 57 (36) |
Accessing community resources5 | 14 (9) | 63 (40) | 23 (15) |
Caring for school-age children9 | 12 (7) | 47 (28) | 42 (25) |
Taxes6 | 11 (7) | 14 (9) | 75 (47) |
Licensing6 | 11 (7) | 37 (23) | 52 (33) |