Policy on Oral Health in Child Care Centers

Question 1

In the US in 2011, what % of children ages zero to give received some form of child care arrangement on a regular basis from persons other than their parents?

Answer 1

61%

Question 2

What range of percentages of these children attended center-based programs which include day care centers, pre-kindergartens, nursery schools, Head Start programs, and other early childhood education programs?

Answer 2

55-65%

Question 3

In comparison of state-funded and non-state funded childcare centers, researchers found which type to be more inclined to implement oral health practices?

Answer 3

non-state funded

Question 4

A higher percentage of state-funded or non-state funded centers reported tooth brushing as a routine activity in the classroom?

Answer 4

state-funded

Question 5

A higher percentage of state-funded or non-state funded centers reported having implemented numerous oral health practices as well as an education practice focusing on oral health?

Answer 5

non-state funded