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Data-Informed Decision Making in Early Childhood

E-book
The business of ECE
Leadership
Educator Professional Development
E-book
The business of ECE
Leadership
Educator Professional Development

Data-Informed Decision Making in Early Childhood

E-book
The business of ECE
Leadership
Educator Professional Development

Data-Informed Decision Making in Early Childhood

Storypark
February 4, 2026
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DIDM is a framework that empowers early childhood organization leaders to use data thoughtfully and intentionally in their decision making processes.

By gathering meaningful data, reflecting on its implications, and using those insights to inform strategies, leaders can better support the needs of all children and families.

This guide explores how taking action on various types of data can foster ongoing improvements - from developmental questionnaire results and family engagement surveys to neighbourhood demographic insights and classroom observations, data provides us with valuable touchpoints for reflection and for supporting innovation and growth.

About the author:
Susan Menchinton (RECE) is an early childhood educator and owner of Workshop Associates, an organization that links child care subject experts with agencies needing professional development seminars. She also works as Pedagogy Specialist for Network Child Care Services in Toronto, Canada, developing program initiatives for child care centres and licensed home child care providers, as well as advising on sector trends, regulatory standards, and effective field practice. As Chair of Network’s IDEA Advisory Council (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access), she oversees outreach projects involving equity-deserving

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DIDM is a framework that empowers early childhood organization leaders to use data thoughtfully and intentionally in their decision making processes.

By gathering meaningful data, reflecting on its implications, and using those insights to inform strategies, leaders can better support the needs of all children and families.

This guide explores how taking action on various types of data can foster ongoing improvements - from developmental questionnaire results and family engagement surveys to neighbourhood demographic insights and classroom observations, data provides us with valuable touchpoints for reflection and for supporting innovation and growth.

About the author:
Susan Menchinton (RECE) is an early childhood educator and owner of Workshop Associates, an organization that links child care subject experts with agencies needing professional development seminars. She also works as Pedagogy Specialist for Network Child Care Services in Toronto, Canada, developing program initiatives for child care centres and licensed home child care providers, as well as advising on sector trends, regulatory standards, and effective field practice. As Chair of Network’s IDEA Advisory Council (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access), she oversees outreach projects involving equity-deserving

Fill out the form to access your free copy of this comprehensive ebook today!

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