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Child care is a basic that helps families get ahead by giving parents the support and peace of mind they need to be productive at work and children the boost they need to succeed in school. To help increase families' access to affordable, high-quality care, we have worked with a coalition of national and state organizations to develop a blueprint for the future of child care. We also have resources on specific child care topics, including: child care assistance, child care tax strategies, child care unionization, family, friend and neighbor care, and the U.S. military child care system.

Frequently requested child care reports: see State Child Care Assistance Policies 2011: Reduced Support for Families in Challenging Times and State by State Fact Sheets: Child Care Assistance Policies 2011.

Highlights

Reports & Toolkits | A Strong Start Makes a Difference

September 13, 2013

Early Learning! Lots of people are talking about it and we wanted to hear from the educators and parents who regularly witness the powerful effects of high-quality early learning. We asked individuals across the country to tell us about their experiences and what early learning has meant to the children in their lives.

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Fact Sheet | State Updates: Early Care and Education

June 27, 2013

This fact sheet summarizes updates and changes to early care and education policy in the states.

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Fact Sheet | New Provisions in Proposed Child Care Regulations

June 10, 2013

This fact sheet summarizes the new CCDF regulations proposed by the Administration for Children and Families.

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Fact Sheet | Expand Access to High-Quality Early Care and Education for Infants and Toddlers

March 8, 2013

High-quality early care and education is essential for children in their earliest years of life when they are first learning and exploring, yet high-quality programs are in short supply.

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More Resources

Fact Sheet | Governors’ 2012 State of the State Addresses: Mentions of Early Care and Education

March 23, 2012

Webinars & Presentations | Audio Recording of Post-Budget Update: What to Expect for Early Childhood in 2012

February 23, 2012

Webinars & Presentations | Transcript of Post-Budget Update: What to Expect for Early Childhood in 2012

February 23, 2012

Reports & Toolkits | A Count for Quality: Child Care Center Directors on Rating and Improvement Systems

February 23, 2012

Fact Sheet | Early Care and Education Programs in the President’s FY 2013 Budget Proposal

February 14, 2012