Child Care Aware of Kentucky, housed at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky, engages in research and evaluation projects to provide data to guide policy and practice in early care and education settings.  This research is used by the Division of Child Care (DCC) and other early childhood stakeholders to inform policy and practice.  A Market Rate Study provides detailed analysis of market rates across Kentucky by provider type, age of child, and region.  A Cost Analysis Study examines the cost to providers of caring for children in a quality environment.  A Workforce Study investigates issues that pertain to the early care and education workforce including issues such as wages and benefits, professional development, and retention.