The Cost Estimation Tool for Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnership Services is designed to help EHS-CC Partnership grantees and their child care partners plan for the cost of delivering comprehensive Early Head Start (EHS) services to children enrolled in child care homes and centers.

Before using the tool, you may want to print the report that you can generate after you’ve identified the type of service your partner offers. This will show you the data you’ll need to gather prior to completing the tool.

It provides a step-by-step process for identifying relevant costs and resources that support the implementation of an EHS-CC Partnership.

It is important to note that there are a variety of methods and resources available to help programs estimate the costs of high quality early care and education. Related services and programs should choose whatever method works best for their individual needs and context.

Cost Estimation Tool for EHS-CC Partnership Services

The Cost Estimation Tool will help EHS-CC Partnership grantees identify:Child care services currently offered and compare them to determine additional costs for your partner to extend the day and year to ensure full-time services (up to 10 hours per day/48 weeks per year) (Layer One)Current child care revenue that covers those costs and consider other sources of revenue that can support EHS-CC Partnership servicesTypes of program enhancements and estimate the costs your partner will likely incur to meet EHS standardsCosts your partner will incur to fulfill responsibilities for providing individual child and family services to meet EHS standards (Layer Three)