Appendix A. IRB Exemption letter

Child Trends
Institutional Review Board
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1200W
Bethesda, MD 20814

irbsubmission@childtrends.org
8/3/2022
Kelly Maxwell
Child Trends
7315 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1200W
Bethesda, MD 20814
RE: Review determination request for Understanding the Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education
(17187-00-006) for IRB review
Dear Dr. Maxwell,
Thank you for submitting an exemption request for Understanding the Role of Licensing in Early Care
and Education (17187-00-006) for IRB review. I agree that the study does not require IRB review, given
that you are distributing a survey to determine who the best contacts are for future research activities.
The survey will not ask respondents about themselves or their experiences. Therefore, you do not need
to submit your study protocol to the IRB.
Warm regards,

Manica Ramos
Board Co-Chair