TABLE 1.
Sociodemographic Characteristics of the Sample Population, Overall and by Childcare Arrangement Status: Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey, Birth Cohort
| Characteristic | Overall (n ∼ 7200a) | Parental Care, % | Nonparental Childcare, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence | 51.3 | 48.7 | |
| Boys | 51.7 | 49.6 | 53.1 |
| Child race | |||
| African-American | 15.7 | 11.1 | 20.6 |
| Hispanic | 23.1 | 26.6 | 19.4 |
| Asian | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Other | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| White | 54.6 | 55.4 | 53.9 |
| Household income | |||
| ≤$25 000 | 33.9 | 37.0 | 30.3 |
| $25 001–50 000 | 29.3 | 31.9 | 27.4 |
| >$50 000 | 36.8 | 31.1 | 42.3 |
| Parent education | |||
| ≤High school/GED | 46.0 | 52.1 | 39.7 |
| Vocational school/some college | 29.3 | 27.3 | 31 |
| ≥Some college | 24.8 | 20.6 | 29.3 |
| Two parent household | 80.6 | 85.6 | 75.3 |
| Unsafe neighborhood | 8.1 | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| Overweight/obesity prevalence, % | |||
| 2 y (2003–2004) | 17.1 | 14.9 | 19.4 |
| Preschool (2005–2006) | 34.4 | 33.1 | 35.7 |
| Kindergarten (2006) | 35.1 | 33.2 | 37.1 |
a
Unweighted sample size rounded to the nearest 50, in compliance with NCES ECLS-B data reporting requirements.