ECENA Table of Contents

Executive Summary of Findings

Introduction

Data Elements and Methodology

Section 1: Child Care Needs and Availability

Section 2: Early Care and Education Quality

Section 3: School Readiness Indicators and Attitudes

Section 4: Funding for Early Care and Education  Programs in Orange County

Section 5: Early Care and Education for Special Needs Children

Section 6: Parent, Family, and Community Factors

Section 7: Options for Ongoing Needs Assessment

Appendix 1: Conclusions Drawn from the Findings of the ECENA

Appendix 2: Enrollment in Early Start (DDS) and Special Education (CDE): Ages Birth to Five by County, December 2000

Appendix 3: Approaches to Computing Orange County’s Fair Share of California’s ECE Funding

Appendix 4: School Readiness Assessment Criteria

Appendix 5: Child Care Mapping

Appendix 6: Detailed Report on the ECENA Site Visits