Table 5 Job challenges of specialists (N = 73)
The following is somewhat or extremely challenging | % (n) |
|---|---|
Challenges related to providers’ care of children | |
 Providers who are defensive about learning new information or ways of helping children1 | 72 (52) |
 Inappropriate practices w/children in provider homes | 62 (45) |
Challenges related to providers’ personal circumstances | |
 Provider cancellations and scheduling conflicts | 47 (34) |
 Providers who are only motivated by gifts/monetary gain | 44 (32) |
 Mental health or trauma issues of providers | 34 (25) |
 Establishing personal/professional boundaries w/providers | 16 (12) |
Dangerous homes and neighborhoods | |
 Dangerous or uncomfortable neighborhoods | 47 (34) |
 Dangerous or uncomfortable homes1 | 37 (27) |
Your own organization and time management | 37 (27) |
Getting supervisors to understand the realities of my work with home-based child care providers | 21 (15) |