Award
NIH Reporter #11416685
Efficacy of Center-based Childcare to Mitigate Unhealthy Weight Gain in Preschoolers from Low-income Households During the Summer
Recipient
NICHD
Award Amount
$627,740.00
Ceiling
$627,740.00
Awarded
June 25, 2026
Identifier
11416685
Award for a study evaluating the effect of free center-based childcare during summer on health outcomes in low-income preschoolers, funded by NICHD.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the impact of providing free center-based childcare during summer on weight status and health behaviors of preschoolers from low-income households. The study involves a randomized controlled trial with 300 preschoolers, assessing outcomes such as BMI z-score, physical activity, diet, sleep, screentime, parental well-being, and employment. The funding is provided by NICHD under the grant PA-20-183.