Resources

For those interested in learning more, Kidsights Data is developing multiple resources. Currently, resources include reports and publications and news. Check back as we add more.

Child Care Access and Community Well-Being in Nebraska

Findings from a statewide survey of more than 2,500 parents of young children in Nebraska, paired with parent interviews, show how child care access supports community well-being by helping parents stay employed, meet basic needs and create stable home and child care environments where young children can thrive.

The data reveal how child care access shapes parents’ ability to work, families’ financial stability and the consistency of young children’s early environments. They also surface a clear tension: while many families value and trust their child care providers, the cost of care places significant strain on household budgets and decision-making.

Published: February 2026

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Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool: A Parent-Reported Instrument to Track Children’s Development at the Population Level

Population-based measurement of early child development generates new insight into the emergence of disparities in the earliest years of life. New data shows that the Kidsights Measurement Tool can validly and reliably measure child development through an online parent-report survey.

Published: June 2025

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Colorado Universal Pre-K Students Show Accelerated Growth, Surpassing Peers by Kindergarten Entry

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) is the first state agency to leverage the Kidsights Measurement Tool, the nation’s first population-based system that tracks core developmental skills in children from birth to age five. By utilizing the Kidsights Measurement Tool, this study delivers new insights into key developmental trends among young children enrolled in the Colorado Universal Preschool program. This brief highlights the unique data collected, the partnership’s significance and the key findings that have not previously been explored at this scale.

Published: April 2025

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Understanding Young Children’s Psychosocial Development More Deeply: Views From Parents Representing Diverse Cultural Backgrounds

This data brief explores how parents from diverse cultural backgrounds in Nebraska perceive early psychosocial development in young children. Through focus groups and surveys, the findings highlight key behavioral challenges and underscore the importance of parental support and mental health in shaping children’s emotional and social growth.

Published: November 2024

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Building the Future: Understanding Key Influences on Infant and Toddler Development in Nebraska

In this brief, findings from Kidsights Data and First Five Nebraska highlight 3 key aspects of children’s environments that impact the early childhood development of infants and toddlers. These findings can inform policy decisions to support Nebraska families with young children and improve developmental outcomes.

Published: July 2024

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Understanding Possible Users as a Pathway Towards Sustainability and Impact

This brief explores how different users at the state, city or county, and large scale program levels may benefit from the use of the Kidsights Data Measurement Tool to gather population-level data on child development.

Published: December 2023

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Psychometrics of Psychosocial Behavior Items Under Age 6 Years: Evidence from Nebraska, USA

This research article examines the psychometric validity evidence from 45 items under consideration for inclusion in the GSED PF.

Published: October 2023

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Nebraska Spotlight: Key Findings That Highlight Connections Among Early Childhood Development, Families, and Communities

A first-of-its-kind report, Kidsights Data now has evidence on child development that generalizes to the population of Nebraska children.

Published: June 2023

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Kidsights Data: A Guide on Preparation, Implementation and Use

This guide provides a comprehensive overview for partners using the Kidsights Measurement Tool to uncover population-level insights into child development. Designed for those at the start of their Kidsights journey, it outlines the process of collecting data, interpreting findings and sharing results with key audiences like policymakers and community leaders.

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The Communications Ecosystem Audit Tools

The People and Partnerships Worksheet, a communications ecosystem audit tool, is a technique to help establish an understanding of key stakeholders with relevant influence in a defined geographic area. The Worksheet will guide a process to think about and document the people and organizations that are the key stakeholders with influence in the assessment area.

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Survey Recruitment Marketing Materials Examples

These are marketing examples that could be recreated to recruit parents to take the Kidsights Data survey. Examples are provided in both English and Spanish.

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