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Health, Nutrition and Population Division (VPS/SCL/HNP)
This dataset contains information on Cuna Más (Cuna Mas), Peru’s largest national early childhood development program, established in 2012. The program aims to improve the overall well-being, learning, and social development of young children in vulnerable communities. The dataset focuses on one of the program’s two main services: the Servicio de Cuidado Diurno (Daycare Service). This initiative operates in marginalized urban areas, providing comprehensive care for children aged 6 to 36 months through structured daily activities, nutrition, and emotional support. Data were collected between November 2013 and January 2014 by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to better understand the program’s impact. The study specifically examined the relationship between caregiver quality and the development of very young children (6 to 24 months), highlighting the importance of skilled early childhood professionals in improving outcomes. The Cuna Más dataset offers valuable evidence for...
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