Cultural competence in infant/toddler caregivers: application of a tri-dimensional model.

Abstract. The early childhood literature has acknowledged the ne for culturally qualified child care professionals. Based upon Sue's (1981) tri-dimensional prototype the Infant and Toddler Caregiver Cultural Rating Scale (ITCCRS) was created to assess 109 child care providers' cultural ability and the demographic correlates of that ability Scores fell in mid-range, with an average score of 439 (SD = 57) upon a 6-point scale. This average score indicates greatest in quantity caregivers have begun the proces of developing cultural capacity but have room for expansion Qualitative responses ...