Resource collection
Policy and reports overview
Explore DEC’s policies and reports to learn about the standards, decisions, and outcomes that guide our work. This section promotes transparency by making key documents easy to find and review.
Department of Early ChildhoodResources
Research and evaluation reports
Explore research about child care, early development, and how the City supports young children and their families.
Click here to read our research and evaluation reports.
Read findings from DEC’s independent research partners to understand what is working in our programs, where gaps exist, and how services can improve. Check back for new reports as they become available.