Dataset for the National Day Care Service Program Cuna Más
Metadata & use
| Identifier | https://doi.org/10.60966/gwpjax5e |
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| License | Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO |
| Citation |
Inter-American Development Bank (2018). Dataset for the National Day Care Service Program Cuna Más. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/gwpjax5e |
| Published date | 2018-11-14 |
| Modified date | 2026-07-15 |
| Tags/Keywords | Early Childhood Development · Health · Social Protection · Young Children |
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| Temporal coverage | 2013-2014 |
| Country |
Peru
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| Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Publisher |
Inter-American Development Bank
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| Author |
Inter-American Development Bank
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| Data collection type | Administrative Data |
| Statistical type | Cross-sectional Data |
| Data structure | Structured Data |
| Data notes |
What is the Cuna Más program?Cuna Más is Peru’s largest national early childhood development program, created in 2012 to improve the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children under three years old living in low-income and vulnerable communities. What does this dataset include?The dataset contains information collected between November 2013 and January 2014 on children, caregivers, and daycare environments in Cuna Más centers. It focuses on the Servicio de Cuidado Diurno (Daycare Service), which provides structured daily care for children aged 6 to 36 months. What is the objective of the study?The data were collected to analyze how caregiver quality affects the developmental outcomes of very young children enrolled in Cuna Más centers, with a particular focus on emotional, cognitive, and motor development. Who collected and manages the dataset?The dataset was collected by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in coordination with the Peruvian Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (MIDIS), which administers the Cuna Más program. What kind of variables are included in the dataset?The dataset includes detailed variables such as: How was the data collected?Data were collected through direct observation and structured surveys of caregivers and program staff. Observational tools assessed care practices, learning environments, and child developmental progress. What years are covered by the dataset?The Cuna Más dataset covers the baseline year 2013–2014, capturing an early snapshot of program implementation during its first national expansion phase. What is the significance of this dataset?This dataset provides valuable evidence to understand how early childhood interventions like Cuna Más can improve child development outcomes. It supports researchers and policymakers in evaluating care quality, training effectiveness, and program reach. Can this dataset be compared with other Cuna Más studies?Yes. This dataset complements other IDB datasets on Cuna Más, including those related to the Servicio de Acompañamiento a Familias (SAF), enabling cross-comparison between daycare-based and home-based early learning approaches. How can researchers use the data?Researchers can use the Cuna Más dataset to: |