Reference:
Military Family Research Institute. (2005). The value of caregiving: A comparative analysis of compensation in military child development centers. West Lafayette, IN: Schwarz, R. L., Swan, R., MacDermid, S. M.
Summary:
After evaluating and comparing the compensation packages of DoD Child Development Centers (CDC) staff to those of employees in occupations similar to child care work in content, experience, compensation, and/or compatibility to the military lifestyle, this report reveals a number of strengths and weaknesses in the compensation packages of military caregivers. Recommendations for enhancing compensation packages and reducing turnover among qualified childcare professionals are included. The suggested recommendations include strategies in the areas of compensation, quality improvement and recruitment.