What does this research mean for the field?

Using trained volunteers instead of Extension faculty is a successful and cost-effective method for delivering ongoing training to child care providers. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the effectiveness of using trained volunteers for child care provider training amid budget constraints.

May 28, 2026

Volunteers Train Child Care Providers

Key Points

To explore the effectiveness of using trained volunteers for child care provider training amid budget constraints.
Utilized trained volunteers to deliver training sessions for child care providers.
Compared outcomes of volunteer-led training to traditional faculty-led training methods.
Assessed the satisfaction and effectiveness of training in ensuring high-quality care.
Volunteer-led training demonstrated significant cost savings compared to traditional methods.
Satisfaction rates among child care providers attending volunteer-led sessions were high.
Training outcomes were on par with those delivered by Extension faculty.

Abstract

Child care providers need ongoing training to provide high quality care for children and Extension has the expertise and a rich history of providing such training. However, shrinking budgets and staff have forced us to look at more creative ways of delivering that training. Using trained volunteers instead of Extension faculty can be a successful and cost-effective way.

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