Examining the Role of EHS-CCP in the Early Childhood Workforce: Identifying Work Benefits Associated with Lower Workforce Turnover Rates

• In Event: Workforce Wellbeing and Retention in Early Childhood Education

Abstract

The current study explored the role of work benefits on turnover rates among center-based programs that participated in the Early Head Start- Child Care Partnerships. Center-based providers (n =276) completed a survey and self-reported on work benefits offered before and after the partnership and staff left. Our analysis suggest that participants were more likely to provide professional development support to their staff after the partnership started. Further, center-based programs that provided retirement benefits was significantly associated with an increase in turnover rates, while higher compensation was associated with lower turnover rates. No other work benefits were associated with turnover rates. Implications for policy and practice are discussed.

Authors

• Cinthia I. Palomino, Arizona State University

• Brittany Alexander, Arizona State University

• Eric Bucher, Arizona State University