TABLE 2.
Descriptive characteristics of 9 early care and education programs in Osage Nation
| Variable | Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|
| Years in operation | ||
| 2 | 2 | 22.2 |
| 3 | 2 | 22.2 |
| ≥10 | 5 | 55.6 |
| Minimum provider education requirements | ||
| High school | 7 | 77.8 |
| 4-y college graduate | 2 | 22.2 |
| Continued education requirement | ||
| Yes | 9 | 100 |
| Written nutrition education policies | ||
| Staff training | 7 | 77.8 |
| Education for children | 5 | 55.6 |
| Education for parents | 4 | 44.4 |