Table 2.
Participant characteristics
| Characteristic | Centers (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median star ratinga | 4 | |
| Mean years in operation | 16 | |
| CACFPb participation (%) | 46 | |
| Mean enrollment (#) | 78 | |
| Children receive subsidies (%) | 52 | |
| Race/ethnicity of children (%) | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 57 | |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 31 | |
| Hispanic | 8 | |
| Directors (n = 50) | Teachers (n = 124) | |
| Time as center director (years) | 10 | |
| Time as classroom teacher (years) | 10 | |
| Age (years) | 44 | 37 |
| Females (%) | 96 | 100 |
| Highest level of education (%) | ||
| High school or lower | 0 | 10 |
| Some college | 25 | 39 |
| Associates degree | 23 | 22 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 40 | 25 |
| Masters/Doctoral degree | 13 | 3 |
| BMI Category (%) | ||
| Underweight or normal (<25) | 35 | 42 |
| Overweight (25–29.9) | 23 | 22 |
| Obese (≥30) | 42 | 36 |
| Race/ethnicity (%) | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 60 | 53 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 36 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
aNC Quality Rating System (1–5 stars)
b CACFP Child and adult care food program