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I hardly sleep': Why child care strains Latino families more than most during COVID

The coronavirus crisis has especially disrupted the lives of Latino workers with low incomes and young children in California.

Mar 22, 2021READ More


Pandemic pressures push day cares to edge of closing

Texas child care programs struggle to stay afloat with dramatic drops in enrollment coupled with increased operating costs to meet COVID health and safety requirements.

Mar 18, 2021READ More


Nebraska child care industry severely impacted by pandemic

Child care providers in Nebraska have seen major financial hits to their businesses since the beginning of the pandemic last March.

Mar 17, 2021READ More


The North Country is losing child care providers at an 'alarming rate'

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a dramatic toll on the child can industry in the North Country region in New York state, forcing many providers to close their doors for good.

Mar 17, 2021READ More


‘It’s a punishment’: Childcare shortages squeezing wallets and Idaho’s economy

Middle- and low-income parents in Idaho struggle to find child care for their children, let alone at prices they can afford.

Mar 15, 2021READ More


Small scale child care providers struggle to stay afloat throughout the pandemic

Child care providers across Elkhart County, Indiana faced unforeseen financial challenges over the past year and are struggling to stay afloat, while maintaining sanitary and reliable child care for the community.

Mar 13, 2021READ More


ZACH BARRICKLOW: Childcare is an economic issue

The shortage of child care across the state of North Carolina not only hurts families and early childhood educators, but also threatens the economic health of the state.

Mar 12, 2021READ More


‘A crisis in childcare’: Parents could see less options post-pandemic

Ohio child care programs struggle to meet staffing needs, as early educators leave the industry in pursuit of higher-paying careers.

Mar 9, 2021READ More


Greater Minnesota’s child care crisis squeezed by pandemic

Minnesota child care providers struggled to make ends meet prior to the pandemic, now the situation is even worse as costs have increased and enrollment remains low.

Mar 9, 2021READ More


Working mothers leaving good jobs due to child care challenges a year into COVID-19 pandemic

Women in Illinois are making career sacrifices to care for their children, unable to find affordable quality child care arrangements

Mar 8, 2021READ More


Kathy Glazer column: Addressing Virginia’s child care crisis

Prior to the pandemic, the Virginia child care industry was in crisis. Early educators experienced poverty wages and parents struggled to find and afford child care. The pandemic has only exacerbated these issues.

Mar 7, 2021READ More


Fixing the child care crisis: Rural MN providers talk solutions

Rural Minnesota communities do not have an adequate supply of child care programs, leaving parents with limited and unaffordable options.

Feb 26, 2021READ More


Fixing the child care crisis: Rural MN providers talk solutions

Rural Minnesota communities do not have an adequate supply of child care programs, leaving parents with limited and unaffordable options.

Feb 26, 2021READ More


The Mother Load: How the COVID-19 pandemic exposed issues of affordable child care for parents & what lawmakers are doing about it

Faced with challenges accessing affordable child care and growing concerns as to how the industry will recover from the economic crisis, Ohioans look to policymakers for answers.

Feb 24, 2021READ More


NC early educators are seven times more likely to live in poverty than K-8 teachers, report finds

Many early educators in North Carolina earn poverty wages and must rely on public assistance to pay their bills. This is one of the detrimental impacts of an unstable private child care market, which largely places the cost burden on providers, reflected in low wages.

Feb 24, 2021READ More


NC early educators are seven times more likely to live in poverty than K-8 teachers, report finds

Many early educators in North Carolina earn poverty wages and must rely on public assistance to pay their bills. This is one of the detrimental impacts of an unstable private child care market, which largely places the cost burden on providers, reflected in low wages.

Feb 24, 2021READ More


The Mother Load: How the COVID-19 pandemic exposed issues of affordable child care for parents & what lawmakers are doing about it

Faced with challenges accessing affordable child care and growing concerns as to how the industry will recover from the economic crisis, Ohioans look to policymakers for answers.

Feb 24, 2021READ More


Study Results Find NE Childcare Providers Hit Hard By Covid

Before the pandemic, many Nebraska communities did not have an adequate supply of child care options. Since the last March, more than 200 programs throughout the state have closed permanently, while hundreds more have shuttered their doors temporarily, uncertain that they will reopen without federal relief.

Feb 22, 2021READ More


Parents struggle to afford child care during pandemic

Missouri child care providers struggle to make ends meet as the pandemic continues, leaving parents unable to find affordable, quality child care for their children.

Feb 22, 2021READ More


Parents struggle to afford child care during pandemic

Missouri child care providers struggle to make ends meet as the pandemic continues, leaving parents unable to find affordable, quality child care for their children.

Feb 22, 2021READ More


Study Results Find NE Childcare Providers Hit Hard By Covid

Before the pandemic, many Nebraska communities did not have an adequate supply of child care options. Since the last March, more than 200 programs throughout the state have closed permanently, while hundreds more have shuttered their doors temporarily, uncertain that they will reopen without federal relief.

Feb 22, 2021READ More


Child care costs in Washington have gone up by 55% during coronavirus pandemic: report

Child care has become even more expensive for parents in Washington state, as providers face increased expenses to meet health and safety needs coupled with decreased enrollment.

Feb 19, 2021READ More


Child care costs in Washington have gone up by 55% during coronavirus pandemic: report

Child care has become even more expensive for parents in Washington state, as providers face increased expenses to meet health and safety needs coupled with decreased enrollment.

Feb 19, 2021READ More


California Child Care Spaces Have Been Disappearing For Years. The Pandemic Is Making It Even Harder To Survive

Prior to the coronavirus crisis, California did not have enough child care providers. The ongoing pandemic has decimated the already struggling industry, leaving families with few options.

Feb 18, 2021READ More


13% of child care providers in Washington state have closed because of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Washington's already fragile ecosystem hard, forcing providers to close their doors for good.

Feb 18, 2021READ More


New report addresses pandemic's impact on childcare in Greater Minnesota

Supply of both family child care providers and child care centers in Minnesota are on the decline, as programs face financial challenges due to the ongoing pandemic.

Feb 18, 2021READ More


Slow bleed: Three stories of Colorado child care providers trying to survive

Child care programs in Colorado struggle to survive as the pandemic continues and providers face prolonged closures, lower enrollment, and higher operating costs.

Feb 12, 2021READ More


Local parents highlight need for more childcare offerings

Parents in Nevada voice concerns that they do not have adequate options when it comes to finding affordable child care to meet their needs.

Feb 11, 2021READ More


Parents Battle “Child-Care Crisis” Amid Pandemic

Texas parents make sacrifices to ensure their children have adequate child care as they are unable to access affordable child care options as the pandemic continues.

Feb 11, 2021READ More


Child care crisis will linger after pandemic

The child care crisis existed for Minnesota parents prior to the pandemic and will continue to prevent parents from accessing affordable options without significant public investment.

Feb 10, 2021READ More


COVID-19 burdens ‘child care deserts’

The coronavirus pandemic depleted the short supply of child care options for Chicago parents, contributing to job disruptions for Latina mothers in particular.

Feb 8, 2021READ More


New federal dollars keep child care centers afloat, but challenges remain

Without adequate federal relief to bail out the industry, child care providers in Rhode Island struggle to stay afloat as the pandemic continues.

Feb 8, 2021READ More


Child care system ‘crippled’ by pandemic, needs ‘influx of resources’ to survive; Cowlitz County better than neighbors

The pandemic has decimated Washington state's already-struggling child care industry, forcing providers to close and making it difficult for parents to find affordable care.

Feb 5, 2021READ More


Report: Pandemic decimates childcare businesses, threatening women’s return to workforce

The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the child care industry in Connecticut, forcing providers across the state to close or scale back their businesses.

Jan 28, 2021READ More


Survey: Childcare issues leading Kentucky parents to change jobs

Nearly half of Kentucky parents have experienced job disruptions due to issues related to finding consistent, high-quality, affordable child care.

Jan 28, 2021READ More


“Day Care Deserts.” A look into KY’s dramatic decrease in child care options.

Child care deserts existed long before the economic crisis caused by the ongoing pandemic, which has only made matters worse for Kentucky child care providers. Many programs across the state have closed their doors, making it more difficult for families to find care.

Jan 27, 2021READ More


Some families paying up to 30 percent more in child care costs during pandemic

The cost of child care has spiked across the state of Louisiana, due to increased expenses for health and safety. As a result, some providers have closed for good, unable to cover increased costs.

Jan 22, 2021READ More


Georgia sees highest increase in cost of child care as prices climb nationwide

The costs to provide child care in Georgia have grown as the coronavirus crisis continues. Providers are struggling to make ends meet while families struggle to find and afford quality child care.

Jan 21, 2021READ More


In-Depth: Ohio daycare costs surging during the pandemic, according to new survey

Costs continue to rise for Ohio child care providers as the coronavirus pandemic continues, decimating the industry and access to affordable options for families.

Jan 19, 2021READ More


Minnesota's child-care providers await federal COVID relief funds as they fight to stay open

Child care providers in Minnesota struggle to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic, awaiting federal relief funds that could make the difference as to whether they stay in business.

Jan 13, 2021READ More


Will Preschools Survive the Pandemic? Ailing Cleveland Pre-K Programs Hope Federal Funds Can Salvage Seven Years of Progress Among High-Poverty Children

Cleveland, Ohio child care providers struggle to remain open as the global pandemic continues. Many programs operated on razor-thin margins prior to the pandemic and are now facing increased operating costs paired with declining enrollment.

Jan 13, 2021READ More


CHILD CARE COSTS HAVE INCREASED 41% AMID COVID-19

Before the coronavirus crisis, Indiana parents struggled to find affordable child care, and costs have only increased as the pandemic continues.

Jan 13, 2021READ More


COVID Relief Bill Provides $66 Million In Child Care Amid Crisis

The Connecticut child care industry has been pushed further into crisis as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Providers look to federal support to stay afloat as costs increase and revenue decreases due to low enrollment.

Jan 12, 2021READ More


Report: 'Child care deserts' hit poor, rural Arizona families hardest

Families in rural Arizona experiencing poverty lack access to affordable high-quality child care options for their young children.

Jan 5, 2021READ More


‘We are struggling’: Greenwich preschools face rising costs in COVID era

The ongoing coronavirus crisis has left many Connecticut child care programs struggling to pay the bills and keep their doors open.

Jan 2, 2021READ More


Report: Nearly a quarter of local child care providers could close by early 2021

Nearly a quarter of central Ohio child care programs are expected to close for good by the end of Jan. 2021, as federal aid dries up and providers are unable to make ends meet as the pandemic continues.

Dec 18, 2020READ More


California's Child Care Providers Largely on Their Own to Struggle Through Pandemic

Many California child care providers have closed for good amid the ongoing pandemic. Programs that remained open are operating with increased costs in an attempt to ensure health and safety, but struggle to make ends meet.

Dec 16, 2020READ More


State Report: Housing, Child Care Shortages Among Challenges For Rural Wisconsin Communities

A new report finds that rural Wisconsin communities experience child care shortages, inhibiting economic development.

Dec 16, 2020READ More


Readers React: Child care centers need help to survive

Child care providers in Pennsylvania struggle to remain open with increased costs for PPE and lower enrollment.

Dec 15, 2020READ More


Finding enough child care remains critical problem for region, Nebraska

Parents in a local Nebraska community identified lack of child care as a key barrier to economic growth, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters worse.

Dec 14, 2020READ More


While most NC child care providers are open, their status and future are still shaky

Child care providers face low enrollment and high operating costs. Many programs are concerned about whether they will make it, as the pandemic rages on.

Dec 3, 2020READ More


Child care owner addresses shortage in Iowa

Child care providers in Iowa operated on razor this margins and parents struggled to find child care before the pandemic. Now the shortage is even worse, as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Dec 2, 2020READ More


Lexington early childcare teacher talks struggles within daycare industry

Kentucky providers worry that the decimated child care industry will not recover from financial challenges exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.

Dec 2, 2020READ More


Child care centers facing challenges amid pandemic

Hundreds of child care programs across the state of Pennsylvania have closed due to financial hardship from the ongoing pandemic.

Dec 1, 2020READ More


Provide relief aid for child care centers

Parents and child care providers are facing financial distress as the pandemic continues. Programs in Illinois are struggling to stay open, causing concerns about how parents will return to work without child care.

Nov 28, 2020READ More


Who’s watching the kids?

For parents is rural Kansas communities, finding affordable quality child care options proves especially challenging.

Nov 20, 2020READ More


Childcare facilities continue to struggle amid COVID-19 pandemic

Providers in Arkansas continue to struggle financially, confronted with increased health and safety costs and low enrollment during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nov 19, 2020READ More


‘We Are At The Breaking Point:’ California’s Childcare Providers Sound The Alarm

California child care providers worry that their programs will not survive coronavirus crisis, as they continue to face mounting expenses and under enrollment.

Nov 18, 2020READ More


Day care providers fear widespread closures without relief funds to help them rebound

Child care providers in Colorado consider closing their doors for good after months of operating their centers at a loss as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Nov 18, 2020READ More


Idaho's child care industry struggles with testing costs and staffing

Idaho's child care industry struggles to stay afloat as operating costs to ensure health and safety rise, and enrollment remains low amid the pandemic.

Nov 18, 2020READ More


Child care supply, affordability worsened by pandemic, new report says

The coronavirus crisis has decimated the already limited supply of affordable child care options in Boston, Massachusetts. Many providers have closed their doors due to financial strains caused by under enrollment, leaving parents with few options.

Nov 17, 2020READ More


Child care crisis in New Mexico impacting local economy

Parents in New Mexico struggle to find affordable child care options for their children, making it difficult to work.

Nov 16, 2020READ More


Letters: Child care workers deserve pay and respect

For an already-struggling Louisiana child care industry, the pandemic brought additional financial challenges for providers and early childhood educators, many of whom are paid poverty wages and lack access to health care and other benefits despite their critical caregiving roles.

Nov 9, 2020READ More


Pandemic Parenting: How New Hampshire arrived at a child care crisis

Prior to the pandemic, working families in New Hampshire struggled to find affordable child care for their children. Now, eight months into the pandemic, many providers have closed their doors, leaving parents with even fewer options.

Nov 7, 2020READ More


‘Won’t be able to survive’: Childcare centers serving low-income Missourians face closure

Child care centers serving low-income families in Missouri risk permanent closure, unable to pay staff and expenses due to decreased enrollment during the ongoing public health crisis.

Nov 6, 2020READ More


SLO County child care is hard to find and even harder to afford. Here’s how to fix it

Parents in San Luis Obispo County, California struggle to find and afford child care, while providers are woefully underpaid for their work.

Oct 30, 2020READ More


Coronavirus concerns, family financial woes hurt preschools across Connecticut; educators fear long-term effects

Connecticut state administrators are concerned at the loss of child care options across the state noting that providers are critical economic infrastructure.

Oct 29, 2020READ More


Parents, childcare providers asking for state help to prevent more closures

California child care providers struggle to stay open for families as the pandemic continues. 5,600 child care businesses in the state have had to close due to the pandemic and loss of revenue.

Oct 28, 2020READ More


Lynette M. Fraga and Deeann Puffert: The COVID-19 math doesn’t work for Washington’s child care providers

Parents cannot work without access to affordable child care, while child care providers in Washington state struggle to make ends meet as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Oct 25, 2020READ More


Workers scramble, readjust as child care centers across Georgia close

Child care centers across Georgia have closed, while many that remain open are operating on a deficit, due to under enrollment and increased costs as the pandemic continues.

Oct 24, 2020READ More


Maryland, U.S. are realizing that day care is an economic problem, not a women’s issue. That was before the pandemic.

Parents in Maryland cannot afford child care for their children, and the coronavirus crisis has only made things worse.

Oct 22, 2020READ More


With NJ child care in crisis due to COVID, women are leaving workforce in droves

The child care crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic, is causing disproportionate job disruptions for New Jersey mothers.

Oct 22, 2020READ More


Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Families in Pennsylvania struggle to find affordable child care options, making it difficult to work as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Oct 17, 2020READ More


Guest column: Child care workers deserve their due

The child care workforce in Louisiana faced poverty wages prior to the pandemic. Now, with increased risk as the coronavirus pandemic continues, child care workers are leaving the industry for good.

Oct 16, 2020READ More


Colorado’s Child Care Landscape Is Shrinking In The Coronavirus Pandemic

The pandemic has made Colorado's shortage of both child care slots and child care workers even more dire.

Oct 16, 2020READ More


Child Care Centers Struggle to Remain Open Amid COVID-19

Child care centers in California are making a desperate plea for help to stay open as the pandemic continues and parents need child care so they can work.

Oct 15, 2020READ More


Daycare provider expresses challenges they're facing during COVID-19

Providers in New York face growing expenses, lower enrollment, and difficulty retaining staff amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Oct 8, 2020READ More


Report: Lack of child care in Montana impacts families, businesses, economy

Families in Montana experience job disruptions and subsequent loss of income due to difficulty finding affordable quality child care for their children.

Oct 8, 2020READ More


First 5 Orange County analysis reveals shortage of childcare options for working families

In Orange County, California, working families face difficulties securing child care, especially for infants and toddlers, as few licensed spots exist and waiting lists for full-day child care options grow longer by the day.

Oct 7, 2020READ More


Hundreds of Pa. child-care centers have closed, and some fear it will get worse

Child care providers in Pennsylvania worry that when CARES Act funding runs out, they will no longer have the lifeline needed to keep their doors open as the pandemic continues.

Oct 7, 2020READ More


Report: Fewer family childcare providers with pandemic taking toll

The number of childcare facilities continues to decline in the Upper Midwest, and it’s likely the COVID-19 pandemic will take a further toll.

Oct 4, 2020READ More


COVID-19 Pandemic 'Wreaking Havok' On Early Childhood Learning Centers

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on early learning centers in Arizona. Providers struggle to stay open due to staffing shortages, lower enrollment, and increased health and safety associated costs.

Sep 15, 2020READ More


The pandemic’s impact on child care in Kansas

Finding affordable child care in Kansas is difficult for families, as providers are forced to close permantly, unable to take on the increased financial burden of decreased enrollment and increased expenses amid the ongoing public health crisis.

Sep 15, 2020READ More


COVID-19 Pandemic 'Wreaking Havok' On Early Childhood Learning Centers

The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on early learning centers in Arizona. Providers struggle to stay open due to staffing shortages, lower enrollment, and increased health and safety associated costs.

Sep 15, 2020READ More


The pandemic’s impact on child care in Kansas

Finding affordable child care in Kansas is difficult for families, as providers are forced to close permantly, unable to take on the increased financial burden of decreased enrollment and increased expenses amid the ongoing public health crisis.

Sep 15, 2020READ More


Child care was already dysfunctional. COVID-19 could break it completely

Parents in Washington struggle to decide whether to send their children back to child care amid the pandemic, while providers struggle to keep their doors open due to lower enrollment and increased health and safety costs. Many are closing their doors for good.

Sep 14, 2020READ More


Child care was already dysfunctional. COVID-19 could break it completely

Parents in Washington struggle to decide whether to send their children back to child care amid the pandemic, while providers struggle to keep their doors open due to lower enrollment and increased health and safety costs. Many are closing their doors for good.

Sep 14, 2020READ More


Editorial: Expanding child care will reap benefits

The pandemic has pushed America's child care system to a breaking point. Finding affordable child care was challenging prior to the pandemic for Virginia parents and the coronavirus crisis has only made it worse.

Sep 13, 2020READ More


Editorial: Expanding child care will reap benefits

The pandemic has pushed America's child care system to a breaking point. Finding affordable child care was challenging prior to the pandemic for Virginia parents and the coronavirus crisis has only made it worse.

Sep 13, 2020READ More


Pandemic Relief for Childcare Providers Ends, Leaving Providers and Advocates Worried

Missouri child care providers are left in a lurch as COVID emergency assistance ends but the pandemic continues. Some programs will not be able to recover from the financial hits since the onset of the pandemic.

Sep 8, 2020READ More


Demand for child care increases due to pandemic

Demand for child care has increased in Iowa as the coronavirus crisis continues, but programs are unable to keep their doors open with increased costs required to ensure health and safety.

Sep 8, 2020READ More


COVID-19 exaggerating area's early childhood education access problem

For decades, families in Indiana have struggled to find affordable high-quality child care options for their children. The coronavirus crisis has only made the problem worse as programs struggle to keep their doors open.

Sep 6, 2020READ More


COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

Roughly 25 percent of child care facilities in Washington state have closed since in the COVID-19 pandemic began, exacerbating the already dire shortage of options for families.

Sep 1, 2020READ More


New survey shows 62 percent of SC is a ‘child care desert’ due to COVID-19 closures

Parents in South Carolina are unhappy with their current child care options. More than 60 percent of families now live in a child care desert and are faced with a scarcity of affordable high-quality options for young children due to the pandemic.

Sep 1, 2020READ More


Families in rural Maine struggle to find child care during COVID-19 pandemic

Affordable, high-quality child care in rural Maine is hard to find. A recent report indicated that families spend between 11 and 22 percent of their income to pay for full-time child care.

Aug 31, 2020READ More


Michigan child care providers struggle to stay afloat as fewer children show up and federal aid runs out

As emergency COVID relief funds dry up, Michigan child care providers are running out of money and options. Burdened by increased cost to ensure health and safety coupled with decreased enrollment, programs are closing for good.

Aug 28, 2020READ More


We can’t reopen Alaska without child care

Parents in Alaska face difficult decisions between their careers and their families as child care options have become even more limited and unaffordable across the state.

Aug 27, 2020READ More


Nonprofit sounds the alarm, saying child care system could soon collapse

Parents struggle to find child care options for their families, as programs across the state of Washington face dire straits amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 26, 2020READ More


Texas Already Lacked Affordable Child Care. Then COVID-19 Hit.

In Texas where access to child care was already a problem prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly half of all providers across the state have temporarily or permanently closed, leaving families with limited options.

Aug 24, 2020READ More


With less money and more risk, waves of child-care providers call it quits

Some child care providers in California close their doors permanently, unable to meet the costs required for running safe programs with reduced capacity as the pandemic continues.

Aug 22, 2020READ More


Early childhood education centers facing stiff challenges

Child care providers across the state of Louisiana continue to face tough challenges keeping their businesses afloat amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Aug 21, 2020READ More


Lawmakers push for $50 billion in federal funding to keep child care facilities afloat

New York state lawmakers recognize that child care providers are barely staying afloat and call for immediate federal investment to save the already short supply of child care available to parents.

Aug 19, 2020READ More


COVID-19 exacerbating 'childcare crisis' in Central Texas

Many child care providers remain closed in central Texas as the coronavirus crisis continues, leaving parents without options and providers without revenue necessary to survive.

Aug 19, 2020READ More


Point of View: Florida also has a crisis building in childcare funding

Parents in Florida who have returned to work amid the pandemic are discovering limited child care options, as facilities close for good or operate with limited capacity to meet social-distancing requirements.

Aug 19, 2020READ More


Pennsylvania child care providers face insolvency, report finds

More than 200 of Pennsylvania's 7,000 licensed child care providers have closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and thousands are at risk of permanent closure as the crisis continues.

Aug 18, 2020READ More


80 Percent Of Child Care Providers Are Back Up And Running, But Finding Care Is Still A Struggle

Parents continue to struggle finding affordable child care options in Wisconsin even as 80 percent of providers reopen amid the pandemic.

Aug 17, 2020READ More


Boston may lose a ‘significant portion’ of its child care capacity because of COVID-19, officials say

The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated the limited supply of child care that was available in Boston prior to the pandemic. Officials are concerned that the city may have permanently lost a significant portion of child care capacity, leaving parents with few affordable options.

Aug 17, 2020READ More


As pandemic continues, so do child care woes for parents

Michigan parents spend months searching for child care only to find unaffordable options that are far from home or work.

Aug 17, 2020READ More


Child care facilities face capacity with hybrid learning models

Parents in Montana turn to the child care industry to meet their needs, as schools reopen on modified schedules. But the industry already struggles to meet the needs of young children and does not have the capacity to serve school-aged children as well.

Aug 14, 2020READ More


Parents say NH lacks enough child care to help them return to work

Parents in New Hampshire struggle to find reliable and affordable child care, as providers struggle to stay open due to financial hardship onset by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 7, 2020READ More


Finding child care for our kids: Assessing the Iowa child care shortage

Many Iowa parents struggle to find child care as programs continue to close due to decreased enrollment, increased health and safety costs, and limited support from the state and federal government.

Aug 6, 2020READ More


Hundreds of Florida child care centers forced to close due to COVID-19 pandemic

Hundreds of Florida child care providers have closed their doors permanently due to the coronavirus crisis. Parents are now left with even fewer affordable options, making it difficult to return to work.

Aug 5, 2020READ More


More than half of Nebraska child care providers say they could go out of business if pandemic continues

Some Nebraska providers face the reality that they may have to close for good, as many parents keep their children at home during the ongoing pandemic.

Aug 5, 2020READ More


Kansas City's Child Care Crisis Is Only Going To Get Worse

Five months into the COVID-19 pandemic, some providers in Missouri have yet to reopen and many never will, making it more challenging for parents to find affordable options for their children.

Aug 4, 2020READ More


California child care providers losing money, risking health during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic pushes California child care providers to the brink of closure and forces them to risk both their own health and financial well-being.

Aug 3, 2020READ More


Open or stay closed? Across Alabama, child care providers struggle with decision

Providers in Alabama face tough decisions about whether to stay open with fewer children and increased health risks for their staff, or cut their losses and close their doors for good.

Aug 3, 2020READ More


For Louisiana child care operators, staying open amid coronavirus is financially 'hard'

Louisiana child care providers struggle to stay open, unable to make ends meet as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Jul 30, 2020READ More


Child care alliance: Industry facing crisis in Arizona due to pandemic

The coronavirus crisis has caused insurmountable challenges for child care providers in Arizona. Even before the pandemic they struggled to stay open, and now many face the possibility of closing permanently.

Jul 30, 2020READ More


Daycares face closures without federal help

Child care centers in western New York say that without help from the federal government, they will not be able to reopen their doors.

Jul 28, 2020READ More


COVID-19 pandemic changes child care landscape for providers, parents trying to return to work

Parents across Wisconsin struggle to find affordable child care for their children, as many programs have closed forever.

Jul 26, 2020READ More


As COVID-19 assistance begins to dwindle, area child care centers face tough decisions

Child care programs in Missouri face low enrollment numbers and prolonged closures, greatly impacting revenue. Without public investment, many will have to close their doors for good.

Jul 26, 2020READ More


Parents stressed about child care, groups push for federal support

Parents in Kentucky struggle to find child care following the end of mandated closures due to the COVID-19 crisis. Many programs have been forced to close permanently, creating tough choices for families.

Jul 23, 2020READ More


As Michigan reopens, workers find that child care centers still closed

Parents in Michigan struggle to find child care as they begin returning to work amid the pandemic.

Jul 21, 2020READ More


What do we do now?': With federal support running out, Wisconsin child care providers struggle to survive the pandemic

Wisconsin child care providers express concern about how the industry will stay afloat given prolonged closures and decreased enrollment.

Jul 20, 2020READ More


Could COVID-19 pandemic mean the end of day cares? The numbers show things are headed that way

Many small businesses including child care centers are struggling to keep their doors open due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Two in five programs say they will close for good, and some providers in Atlanta worry that this will soon be their reality.

Jul 18, 2020READ More


Pandemic upends child care for parents

With many centers forced to close or operate at partial capacity, the coronavirus is squeezing North Carolina’s already fragile child-care system.

Jul 17, 2020READ More


Guest columnist Jeremy Gantz: The end of child care as we know it

The future of the country’s patchwork early education system looks increasingly bleak, as many providers must close or risk financial ruin, leaving few affordable options for parents.

Jul 17, 2020READ More


New York Day-Care Centers Show How Hard It Is to Reopen

Many child care facilities in New York have been unable to meet the high costs of resuming operation safely or to draw back enough families to make reopening financially viable.

Jul 16, 2020READ More


Wisconsin day care in crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing child care providers to close their doors for good, leaving few options for families.

Jul 15, 2020READ More


The state of child care in the North Country: 'there are six children per every one available slot'

Before the pandemic, the North Country in New York state already faced a dire child care landscape. COVID-19 has only made the problem worse.

Jul 15, 2020READ More


D.C.-Area Child Care Centers Struggle To Stay Afloat Amid The Pandemic

Many child care providers in the D.C. area have closed either temporarily or permanently due to the coronavirus crisis. Those who have remained open struggle to stay afloat.

Jul 14, 2020READ More


Child care providers attempt to navigate the effects of the pandemic

Even though child care providers run on thin profit margins, child care costs burden families financially. The pandemic has only exacerbated that reality for families in Minnesota.

Jul 10, 2020READ More


Pandemic makes it 'scary time' for child care industry in Maine

Two-thirds of child care facilities in Maine are losing money, as costs have only increased to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols.

Jul 10, 2020READ More


Early childhood education, care programs struggle to provide services, stay afloat amid COVID-19

Child care providers in California struggle to stay afloat as their enrollment numbers, and subsequentle revenue have been cut in half by health regulations and cautious parents keeping their children home during the pandemic.

Jul 9, 2020READ More


Report: Many Child Care Providers Closed Due To COVID-19. How Many Can Reopen Is Unclear

Even before pandemic closures, child care access was limited and costly in Wisconsin. And now, providers are worried that prolonged closures will force them to close their doors permanently.

Jul 9, 2020READ More


Child-care options in S.D. dwindling at a time more parents are returning to work

South Dakota parents hoping to return to work amid the pandemic may struggle to find child care as the state’s child care providers struggle to survive decreased enrollment and increased costs.

Jul 9, 2020READ More


Coronavirus exposes the weak underbelly of the child care system

Many child care centers are barely holding on during the pandemic as parents stay home or worry about risk of infection.

Jul 8, 2020READ More


Some Child Care Centers Closed Due to COVID-19 May Not Reopen

Necessary coronavirus health and safety regulations have burdened child care providers with increased costs and smaller class sizes in Washington, D.C. Many face the harsh reality that they will be forced to close their doors for good.

Jul 7, 2020READ More


Parents across the U.S. forced to choose between work and watching kids

Child care options continue to narrow in Texas as families are forced to reconsider their options amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 6, 2020READ More


Parents struggle to find daycare centers due to pandemic

As work begins to reopen amid the pandemic, providers must operate with reduced class sizes, and parents are finding it difficult to secure child care.

Jul 6, 2020READ More


As workplaces reopen, Maine parents scramble for child care made scarce by pandemic

Twenty percent of Maine's licensed child care programs are closed and some will never reopen, leaving parents looking desperately for slots that were in short supply even before the pandemic.

Jul 4, 2020READ More


As more parents return to the office, many find child care near impossible to find

As more parents return to work in Hawaii, some are facing an impossible situation as they struggle to find care for their kids.

Jul 3, 2020READ More


Childcare facilities facing mounting costs as parents return to work

Smaller class sizes due to COVID health and safety requirements, in combination with permanent child care facility closures, have left few options for parents hoping to return to work in Florida.

Jul 3, 2020READ More


As NC reopens, child care facilities struggle to bounce back from pandemic closures

Child care centers struggle to bounce back from prolonged closures in North Carolina due to the coronavirus crisis.

Jul 1, 2020READ More


Parents’ Return to Work in Phase 4 Stymied by Struggle to Find Child Care

Illinois has entered phase four of reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, but parents struggle to find child care so they can return to work.

Jun 30, 2020READ More


Child care centers are reopening, but many risk closing for good

Child care providers in Washington state are concerned about how they will bounce back from the financial hit caused by the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Advocates warn that many programs will close for good, creating challenges for families in finding affordable care.

Jun 27, 2020READ More


A looming child care crisis

In New York state, child care was difficult to find before COVID-19. Advocates and providers are now worried that many child care programs will close for good, leaving parents with few options when they return to work.

Jun 27, 2020READ More


Parents Face Childcare Challenges As Illinois Moves To Phase Four

Parents in Illinois struggle to find affordable child care as some parents must return to work amid the pandemic.

Jun 25, 2020READ More


Commentary: Child care in pandemic times

Prior to the pandemic, parents already struggled to access affordable child care. In the time of coronavirus, child care is one of the most challenging financial and logistical hurdles that families face.

Jun 23, 2020READ More


Childcare Providers Fear Closure

Despite large demand, programs are operating at a lower capacity due to COVID-19 safety regulations in Oregon. The pandemic has made it even more challenging for families to find child care and impacted providers' bottom line.

Jun 22, 2020READ More


Child Care Reopens, But Many Ask For State Aid After 'Financially Devastating' Closure

Prolonged closure during the coronavirus pandemic has proven "financially devastating" for some providers in the Boston metro area. Programs worry that reopening will require increased parent fees to meet new COVID-19 health and group size standards.

Jun 22, 2020READ More


Pandemic has made already tight child care availability worse

Remaining open does not prove financially viable for some providers in Iowa as the pandemic continues, making it more difficult for parents to find affordable child care.

Jun 22, 2020READ More


Reopening costs straining Mass. child care system

Providers in Massachusetts face concerns with how they can afford to operate under stricter health and safety protocols and smaller class sizes due to COVID-19.

Jun 16, 2020READ More


Many Alaska child care providers find themselves on the brink during the COVID-19 pandemic

Child care providers in Alaska say they are unable to make ends meet, as parents experience financial hardship that has impacted enrollment numbers during the coronavirus crisis.

Jun 15, 2020READ More


Child care services are in limbo as the reopening commences

Advocates in Everette, Washington are concerned that temporary closures due to the pandemic could become final. Child care programs are now allowed to reopen, but face increased financial hardship as the pandemic continues.

Jun 15, 2020READ More


Iowa Is Facing A Childcare Crisis And COVID-19 Has Made It Worse

Child care programs in Iowa are struggling to retain teachers, many of whom are underpaid, in an effort to keep rates affordable for parents. While demand for child care still exists during the pandemic, making it affordable for families while paying teachers a living wage has proven challenging for many providers.

Jun 11, 2020READ More


Child care providers and families face increased costs as state reopens, experts say

Child care programs in Louisiana face higher costs due to necessary safety measures and reduced class sizes. Without support from the federal government, this will only increase the already high cost burden on these small businesses, as well as parents.

Jun 11, 2020READ More


Child Care Centers Say Provide Help or Many May Close

Child care providers in Kentucky express concern that without increased public investment, the state may see a permanent loss of nearly 15 percent of Kentucky's already limited child care supply.

Jun 8, 2020READ More


COVID-19 pandemic adds further stress to an already overwhelmed local child care industry

Finding affordable quality child care in Weld County, Colorado was a challenge before the pandemic began. Now, three months into the coronavirus crisis programs struggle to reopen, only making the problem worse.

Jun 7, 2020READ More


Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

The state of Washington faced a child care shortage prior to the pandemic and now around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed. Advocates warn that this shortage will only grow as the pandemic continues to play out and providers cannot afford to reopen their doors.

Jun 6, 2020READ More


Barely Holding It Together': Stresses Of An Early Child Care Center That Stayed Open

An early childhood center in Washington state expresses concern that anything short of significant federal investment to save the child care industry will not be enough to keep providers afloat.

Jun 2, 2020READ More


As Economy Reopens, Child Care Providers Grapple With How To Stay Safe, And Afloat

Before the pandemic, child care providers struggled with low pay, tight margins, and high turnover in Wisconsin. Now these providers are in a difficult position; open their doors and risk exposing their staff to COVID-19, or remain closed and accept the reality of increased financial hardship and permanent closure.

Jun 1, 2020READ More


We're not sure this is best and right for kids': One Vermont child care facility finds challenges with reopening

Vermont child care programs struggle with the harsh decision to reopen during the pandemic and risk the health and safety of children and child care workers, or face permanent closure.

May 29, 2020READ More


Child care providers worry financial assistance will run dry

Child care providers in Tennessee express concern that once emergency support grants run dry, there is no sustainable long-term solution to a child care crisis that the pandemic only exacerbated.

May 29, 2020READ More


Childcare centers are facing tough times

Child care providers in Louisiana will have to start charging higher parent fees moving forward, as fewer enrollments due to the coronavirus pandemic have impacted revenue.

May 29, 2020READ More


State offers aid to daycare centers as childcare demand increases

Hawaii is using increased CCDBG funds through the CARES Act to provide child care programs with resources to pay for cleaning and sanitation of facilities during the pandemic. State administrators express concern that this will not be nearly enough to support and stabilize the industry.

May 26, 2020READ More


From 'crisis' to 'decimation': What happens when a pandemic hits child care

There was a child care crisis in New York state before the pandemic, with limited options and unaffordable prices. Now the coronavirus crisis has decimated what little child care once existed.

May 26, 2020READ More


Texas Day Cares Struggle To Stay Open Even After Governor Lifts Some Limits

Despite lifted guidelines, child care programs in Texas are experiencing under enrollment as some parents choose to keep their children home during the pandemic. Providers are concerned that this continued loss of revenue with force them to close their doors for good.

May 25, 2020READ More


Arizona child care centers fight financial collapse

Arizona child care providers struggle to survive during prolonged closures and under enrollment due to the pandemic, decimating the already sparse child care supply in the state.

May 25, 2020READ More


As Indiana Reopens, Child Care Providers Worry For Their Future

Providers in Indiana face concerns about how they will afford to stay open with significantly decreased enrollment due to COVID-19.

May 22, 2020READ More


Column: Pandemic exposes fragility of child care system

Despite some additional funding to support the child care industry through the CARES Act, New Hampshire child care providers warn that it is not enough to financially recover from this crisis.

May 21, 2020READ More


$51 million in CARES funding to support child care providers

Pennsylvania will use increased CCDBG funds through the CARES Act to help child care providers reopen when it is safe to do so.

May 21, 2020READ More


Reopening Connecticut Brings Looming Childcare Crisis

Although daycares in Connecticut have remained open during the coronavirus crisis, they have faced decreased enrollment and loss of revenue, which has forced some programs to close for good.

May 18, 2020READ More


California Child Care Providers Struggling To Stay In Business

California child care providers are concerned that prolonged closures will force them to permanently close their doors.

May 17, 2020READ More


Cracks are showing in childcare system as Mainers head back to work

As Maine begins to reopen and some parents return to work, these families are struggling to find child care. Some child care programs have had to close permanently due to financial hardship as a result of decreased enrollment during the pandemic.

May 15, 2020READ More


The cost of child care could jump just as Louisiana gets back to work

As parents begin returning to work in Louisiana, there is growing concern of whether child care providers they relied on before the pandemic will reopen.

May 13, 2020READ More


A Newton Day Care Got Federal Aid And Other Help. But Like Others, It's Still Unsure If It Can Reopen

Many providers in Massachusetts operated on razor-thin margins prior to the pandemic, and even with some public funding, these providers are worried that it will not be enough to prevent permanent closure.

May 12, 2020READ More


Who will watch the kids? Bay Area child care programs shutting down, leaving working parents with a dilemma

With more providers in California concerned that they may have to close their doors permanently, parents worry that they will not have child care they need when it is safe to return to work.

May 8, 2020READ More


Georgia child care centers get $144.5M in COVID-19 relief

Georgia will use its increased CCDBG funding through the CARES Act to help providers cover lost revenue experienced since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

May 6, 2020READ More


Editorial: Childcare needed help before, now it really needs it

The coronavirus crisis has exacerbated problems within the child care industry, including lack of supply and affordability.

May 5, 2020READ More


SC Department of Social Services to stop accepting COVID-19 child care assistance applications

South Carolina's increased CCDBG funding which was aimed at meeting the child care needs of essential workers has run dry.

May 5, 2020READ More


Childcare Providers Fight To Stay Afloat In Pandemic

Child care programs in Iowa struggle to survive, as the coronavirus pandemic forces child care closures.

May 5, 2020READ More


Vermont families face child care crunch as businesses reopen

As some industries begin to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, Vermonters face the challenge of finding affordable child care so they can return to work.

May 4, 2020READ More


Letter to the Editor: 'Childcare costs eat up, on average, 24% of a middle-income family’s earnings.'

Working families in New York struggle to find affordable child care options as New York begins planning to reopen the economy.

May 4, 2020READ More


Finding child care providers could be tricky as Nebraska parents head back to work

As parents in Nebraska prepare to return to work, finding child care proves challenging. Many providers have closed indefinitely, leaving parents with few affordable options.

May 2, 2020READ More


New Mexico Launches Incentive Pay Program to Support Child Care Professionals

New Mexico will use increased CCDBG funds allocated through the CARES Act to provide direct bonus payments to child care workers who continue to care for children of essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 2, 2020READ More


Some parents worry not all daycare centers will survive pandemic

Wisconsin parents are concerned that their child care providers will not reopen, due to loss of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic, leaving them unable to return to work.

Apr 30, 2020READ More


COVID-19 is forcing child care providers to close. Will they be able to reopen?

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, providers in Missouri operated on slim margins. Now these providers are worried they will not be able to reopen, further decimating the state's limited child care supply.

Apr 29, 2020READ More


‘We’re going to have to start from scratch’: How COVID-19 could wipe out the child care industry in Minnesota

Many Minnesota child care providers are on the brink of economic collapse due to the coronavirus pandemic and call for larger federal investments to bail them out.

Apr 28, 2020READ More


Reimagining child care in San Mateo County

While increased funding for CCDBG through the CARES Act will help address some immediate child care industry needs, substantial federal investment is necessary to address the long-term survival of the industry.

Apr 22, 2020READ More


Maine gets nearly $11M to provide child care assistance for essential workers

Through expanded CCDBG funding as part of the CARES Act, Maine received $11 million. The state intends to use these funds to support the child care needs of the essential workforce and continue to pay child care subsidies and parent co-pays to providers.

Apr 22, 2020READ More


Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces more than $45 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Child Care Centers

Maryland intends to use increased CCDBG funding to allow child care programs to meet emergency staffing needs and continues to provide child care for health sector employees, emergency responders, sanitation workers, and other essential workers.

Apr 18, 2020READ More


Childcare Providers – The Unsung Heroes Of The Covid-19 Crisis – Continue Working Despite Financial Hardships

Child care providers in Seattle face financial uncertainty and risk of permanant closure without increased financial support from the federal government.

Apr 17, 2020READ More


Economic Stimulus Package For VA Child Care

The governor of Virginia has released a plan for how he intends to spend $70 million received in expanded CCDBG funds as part of the CARES Act. The plan allows child care programs to seek immediate relief to cover staff salaries while closed and increases state support for programs staying open to serve essential personnel.

Apr 16, 2020READ More


Daycare dilemma: COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on local child care centers

Due to increased job loss, financial hardship, and more parents working from home, Oklahoma parents have removed their children from child care. Providers are struggling to operate as a result.

Apr 15, 2020READ More


Colorado is about to get $41 million for early childhood. Here’s where the money could go.

Colorado received $41 million in expanded CCDBG funds thanks to the CARES Act. Advocates warn that while this is a start, it's not enough to stabilize an industry that was already struggling to stay afloat before the pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020READ More


Coronavirus has day care providers on the edge

Operating on the margin before the pandemic, providers in Ohio face growing financial concerns as child care centers remain closed to all but essential workers.

Apr 10, 2020READ More


Childcare financial assistance available for essential service workers in Tarrant County

In Tarrant County, Texas, essential workers can now receive financial assistance for emergency child care. This is following the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) authorization of $2.5 million for the county using its current Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding.

Apr 10, 2020READ More


Childcare assistance available for essential workers

Recognizing child care as an essential service, North Carolina is offering emergency subsidies to essential workers to cover the cost of child care. The state is also providing funds to providers who remain open to essential workers during the crisis.

Apr 9, 2020READ More


Child care concerns loom for Oregon parents who work in essential industries

Despite statewide efforts in Oregon to mandate child care for essential coronavirus pandemic workers, the patchwork system of care remains hard to navigate and afford for parents who cannot work from home.

Apr 2, 2020READ More


The Coronavirus Is Creating Major Child Care Challenges For Parents And Providers

With job security uncertain for many, parents in the Washington D.C. metro area have pulled their children out of child care in an effort to save money while working from home. As a result, providers are being forced to make impossible decisions too.

Apr 2, 2020READ More


Wisconsin launches child care portal; providers warn COVID-19 crisis could 'decimate' strained system

As Wisconsin state leaders try to connect frontline workers with child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates express concern that without the right financial supports for providers the state could end up with an even worse provider shortage.

Apr 1, 2020READ More


Pandemic strains MN's already stressed childcare industry

As parents lose jobs and become unable to pay for child care, Coronavirus exposes a longstanding problem with Minnesota's child care industry. The current system is almost entirely funded on the backs of parents, with little government help.

Mar 27, 2020READ More


Child care centers are essential to the economy. But can they survive the coronavirus pandemic?

As parents pull their children out of child care and stop tuition payments, providers in Washington state worry about how they will afford to pay bills and avoid permanent closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 27, 2020READ More


Child care providers keep working amid COVID-19 crisis; call for government assistance

Some California child care facilities remain open amid Coronavirus, but stand on the verge of financial crisis as parents keep children at home.

Mar 25, 2020READ More


NYC officials ask for help for daycares providing critical services during coronavirus crisis

Daycare centers in New York City, many of which already operated on razor thin margins, are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus crisis.

Mar 25, 2020READ More


Already On The Margins, Child Care Providers Look For Coronavirus Relief

Coronavirus further exacerbates the already financially strapped child care industry in California.

Mar 24, 2020READ More


Report finds Idaho loses nearly $500 million due to inadequate child care options

Parents in Idaho struggle to find affordable, quality child care costing the state $479,000 annually.

Mar 8, 2020READ More


Study: Childcare issues cost state $3.5 billion per year

In Pennsylvania, lack of affordable high-quality child care costs the nearly $3.5 billion year. The shortage of child care across the state prevents parents from entering or staying in the workforce, reducing overall econmic activity.

Mar 8, 2020READ More


Average cost of daycare in NC is higher than college tuition

For many parents in North Carolina, it's hard to find affordable child care. The average family spends $9,200 a year on day care centers, while the averge cost to attend one of North Carolina's public universities is only $7,200.

Mar 5, 2020READ More


Quality child care programs are needed to recruit talent to the region

The Great Lakes Bay Region lacks affordable, high-quality child care making it challenging for employers to recruit talent to the region. Local business and education leaders are working to change that.

Mar 5, 2020READ More


Parents often struggle with child care on North Coast

Parents in Washington's North Coast region must find creative solutions to the child care crisis. Due to lack of afforadable high quality options, families rely on a combination of relatives, freinds, and other sitters, trading shifts with a partner, and working from home to ensure someone is able to care for their children.

Mar 2, 2020READ More


Gaps in childcare cost Pennsylvania’s economy more than $3B each year

Lack of access to affordable child care prevents Pennsylvanian parents from working, tremendously impacting the state's economy.

Mar 2, 2020READ More


The impacts of no preschool funding in Arizona, according to Superintendent Kathy Hoffman

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction expresses concerns on how a lack of state and federal funding will impact access to preschool.

Feb 25, 2020READ More


Lawmakers consider boosting child-care assistance

Nebraska lawmakers are considering two bills that would expand eligibility for child care assistance to make child care more affordable.

Feb 24, 2020READ More


Opinion: Vermont's child care shortage sets back our rural economies

The lack of high-quality, affordable child care has created a significant barrier for rural communities that aim to expand economic development and incentivize young families to move to regions like the Randolph area.

Feb 23, 2020READ More


SN Investigates: Day Care Deserts

Kansas is experiencing a decrease in supply of child care providers while the demand for them remains on the rise. New data from the Kansas Department for Children and Families and Child Care Aware of Kansas shows that for children under 3 years old, in 77% of counties in Kansas, for every one child care opening 10 children remain on a waiting list.

Feb 18, 2020READ More


Lawmaker hopes 'child care desert' bill will make a dent in child care needs

Tennessee state Senator Kyle proposed a bill giving permission to state departments to start their own child care programs in hope of combatting child care deserts.

Feb 10, 2020READ More


Shortage of childcare: Searching for solutions in Sitka

Advocates in Sitka, Alaska are looking for solutions to a lack of child care affordability and access.

Feb 10, 2020READ More


Herrera Beutler: Representative leads child care effort

Washington state Representative Beutler is initiating efforts to make child care more affordable through grants, like introducing the The Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act which focuses on rural communities.

Feb 9, 2020READ More


Stauber and Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill

Republican Congressman Stauber and Democrat Congresswoman Susie Lee (D-NV-03) introduced the Small Business Child Care Investment Act to combat child care deserts. This bipartisan bill would grant non-profit child care providers access to the types of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans available to for-profit businesses.

Feb 7, 2020READ More


Editorial: Helt, Zika bill on child care has real promise

In Oregon, State Representatives Zika and Helt are asking lawmakers to approve House Bill 4096 to address child care deserts.

Feb 7, 2020READ More


Congress considers solutions to childcare crisis

The House Education and Labor subcommittee and the House Committee on Small Business both held hearings to consider solutions to the child care crisis.

Feb 6, 2020READ More


Cedar Valley legislators release plan to make childcare accessible, affordable

Iowan state representatives released a four-point plan to make child care more affordable, including expanding child care assistance to 7,300 more children by increasing the child care assistance program.

Feb 6, 2020READ More


With rising child care costs, parents struggle to find quality, affordable care

Data provided by a local nonprofit in Tennessee shows that parents spend more on child care than they do housing—often an unavoidable expense that puts a hefty dent in one's wallet.

Feb 5, 2020READ More


About 60% of families say child care is too expensive

According to a new survey, Montanans spend about $9,000 a year in child care. In Lewis and Clark County, about 60% of families find child care to be too expensive.

Feb 5, 2020READ More


Big bucks for child care: Families who don’t qualify for assistance say they need help

In Philadelphia and across the U.S., many middle and low-income families don't qualify for state subsides for child care. Child care is the 2nd largest expense after rent for families with young children, yet only 45% of children in Philadelphia who are eligible for child care subsidies are currently enrolled in Philadelphia's subsidy program.

Jan 28, 2020READ More


Parents are spending $42 billion on early child care — that’s more than federal and state spending combined

American parents with children under five are spending a total of $42 billion a year on child care and early education. This outweighs what the federal government is currently spending, and parents are being stretched thin.

Jan 27, 2020READ More


Two bills introduced to expand SNAP benefits and childcare subsidy

Legislators in Lincoln, Nebraska introduced a bill to expand the income eligibility limits of Nebraska's childcare subsidy. By utilizing excess revenues in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund, their hope is to make child care more affordable for families and limit the compromises parents might have to make at work.

Jan 22, 2020READ More


The Rising Cost of Inaction on Work-Family Policies

Working families lose money due to a lack of work-family policies. Not having a comprehensive federal child care policy or national paid leave costs workers $31.9 billion in wages annually.

Jan 21, 2020READ More


The Costs of Care: Rates for child care going up, squeezing parents and providers

In Vermont, child care centers are increasingly grappling with raising their rates as they struggle to keep up with the costs of running their centers, paying their staff, and keeping parent tuition low.

Jan 19, 2020READ More


Amid shrinking options, legislation unveiled to expand access to quality child care

In Maine, most households have both parents in the workforce and full-time child care takes up 11 to 22 percent of a typical family’s income. To reduce the amount families are spending and increase options, state legislators introduced a new bill that seeks to expand access to affordable, quality care.

Jan 18, 2020READ More


Children’s Agenda calls for more public dollars for child care services

The New York state based group The Children's Agenda is calling for New York to increase public investments in infant and toddler care along with high poverty communities to better meet constituents' needs.

Jan 15, 2020READ More


Even Two Paychecks Can Only Go So Far.' How Skyrocketing Child-Care Costs Put Aspiring Home Buyers in a Bind

Between 1993 and 2018, The inflation-adjusted cost of child care rose by 49% and the cost of housing rose by 14%. Families are in a bind when it comes to both paying for child care and buying a home.

Jan 10, 2020READ More


Georgia Loses $1.75 Billion in Economic Activity Annually as a Result of Child Care Challenges

Over a quarter of Georgia’s parents with children under 5 have experienced a significant workplace disruption due to problems with child care. Disruptions result in an estimated $1.75 billion in losses in economic activity and an additional $105 million in lost tax revenue.

Jan 9, 2020READ More


‘Even two paychecks can only go so far.’ How skyrocketing child-care costs put aspiring home buyers in a bind

Due to astronomically high child care costs, families are less able to rent or buy homes than they were in the 1990's.

Jan 9, 2020READ More


Who’s Watching the Kids?

A lack of affordable, quality and stable child care is one reason why moms, particularly single moms and women of color, decide against career paths offering advancement and higher wages. The restaurant industry is no exception.

Jan 8, 2020READ More


Early Childcare Providers Are Spending Their Own Money To Take Care Of LA's Kids

In LA county, the annual gap for the actual cost of quality care and the public funding available is $4,000 to $8,000 per child. Providers are using different strategies, including using personal funds, to make ends meet.

Jan 7, 2020READ More


OPINION: If it’s bad for child care, it’s bad for the U.S. economy

Child care plays a critical role in boosting the nation's economy. Nationwide, businesses lose more than $4.4 billion a year due to breakdowns in employee's child care arrangements.

Jan 2, 2020READ More


Childcare Is A Necessity For Many, Maintaining It Has Become A Problem

In 28 states, families are paying more for child care than they are for their mortgages. In some cases, people are quitting their jobs because they cannot afford to work and pay for care at the same time. Country-wide, people are increasingly feeling the burden of paying for child care.

Jan 1, 2020READ More


Report: In San Diego and the nation child care can cost as much as college

Only 1 in 9 eligable families are currently accessing San Diego county child care subsities. Advocates in San Diego and across the country are working to change this.

Dec 31, 2019READ More


Access To Child Care Remains A Hurdle For Ga. Parents Working On A College Degree

Nearly 1 in 4 Georgia college students are parents. Since child care often rivals the cost of tuition, finding affordable quality care can be a struggle. The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute conducted new analysis with recommendations for finding affordable quality care.

Dec 26, 2019READ More


The average price of infant care in Ohio can exceed college tuition, leaving some families struggling to keep up.

The cost of center based child care is unaffordable in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. While Ohio fares a bit better when it comes to how much of the household income child care expenses make up, families aren't left with many affordable options.

Dec 25, 2019READ More


Why some NY parents are paying twice as much as state college tuition for day care

New data from Raising New York, a coalition aiming to advance policies that support families of infants and toddlers, reveals that the cost of high-quality child care is out of reach for most New Yorkers. Infant child care runs as high as $15,000 per year, twice as much as in-state college tuition.

Dec 20, 2019READ More


Recent study finds day care to be unaffordable in California, over half of single parents’ average income

California is the sixth most expensive state to care for a four-year-old. Long Beach’s Community Improvement League is a local organization helping families access affordable care.

Dec 18, 2019READ More


FY2020 Funding Bill Includes More Than $1 Billion Increase for Early Learning and Child Care

Congresses proposed funding bill for the remainder of the fiscal year increases CCDBG by $550 million, Head Start by $550 million, and Preschool Development Grants by $25 million.

Dec 16, 2019READ More


Report: Quality child care is unaffordable for nearly all New Yorkers

Empire Justice Center released a new report finding that about 90 percent of New York residents can't afford child care, even with subsidies.

Dec 11, 2019READ More


Orange County to Receive $750K in Child Care Funding

New York Governor Cuomo awarded $20 million in federal funding to expand the Child Care Assistance program in New York State. This will go toward reducing waitlists for subsidized child care and funding innovative child care programming.

Dec 10, 2019READ More


Northam calls for ‘historic’ boost to Virginia pre-K programs

In Virginia, more than 40 percent of children come to kindergarten unprepared. To change this, Virginian Governor Ralph Northam rolled out an historic $95 million plan to improve the quality and availability of early-childhood education to low-income families.

Dec 9, 2019READ More


Many Working Moms Can't Afford Child Care Costs, Eye-Opening New Report Reveals

A report from the Center for American Progress found that working mothers oftentimes can't afford child care. This has a serious impact on the U.S. economy and forces more and more mothers to leave the work force.

Dec 9, 2019READ More


Sandy identified as 'child care desert'

Sandy, Oregon is grappling with the effects of child care deserts and the cost of child care. The Clackamas Workforce Partnership, members of the Sandy city government and city council convened to identify solutions to these barriers.

Dec 2, 2019READ More


‘It’s like a nightmare you never wake up from.’ Parents wait years for subsidized daycare

Across the U.S., families are dealing with sometimes years-long waitlists in order to receive subsidized child care. This is the reality for thousands of families across California trying to make ends meet.

Nov 29, 2019READ More


Report: $50,000 not enough to make it in Montgomery County

A new report from Public Citizens for Children and Youth explores how $50,000 is no longer enough for a family to live a comfortable middle class life. Costs like child care now consume more of that income.

Nov 29, 2019READ More


Providing accessible, affordable, quality child care in Iowa requires collaboration

Today, 23% of Iowa families live in a child care desert. This is why the Iowa Women's Foundation is partnering with organizations across the state to find solutions.

Nov 26, 2019READ More


Wealthy cities can afford to expand pre-K: What about everyone else?

Most U.S. cities and towns struggle with child care deserts due to a lack of funding for high-quality programs for young children who need them. Illinois' Early Learning Partnership is working to change this.

Nov 16, 2019READ More


The true costs of child care and how to manage them

Child care is costly and mothers are most likely to leave the workforce because of it. Families are trying to manage these costs by looking for financial assistance.

Nov 15, 2019READ More


Investing in infant care boosts brains, equity, and economy

Infant care is important to children's development, however, accessibility and affordability remain key issues. Proposed legislation and systems like the Child Care Development Block Grant are a good first step but they need support and continuing increasing investment.

Nov 10, 2019READ More


EDITORIAL: Iowa must work on child care issues

The Iowa Women's Foundation has found that parents in Cedar Valley struggle with accessibility, affordability and quality of child care. Iowa will also emphasize training and safety after the Des Moines Register reported that seven children have died in child care since 2018.

Nov 5, 2019READ More


Tennessee takes step to increase access to child care

Tennessee's Department of Human Services is prioritizing professional development and increasing opportunities for those interested in the early childhood workforce. Licensed child care agencies can now apply for the Child Care WAGE$ program, which includes an annual salary supplement based on qualifications.

Nov 1, 2019READ More


Life in America's child care deserts

Minnesota has the fourth highest cost for infant care nationally, with 44% of people living in a child care desert. Sarah Piepenburg is a small business owner, and discusses her struggles as a parent and a business owner with child care.

Oct 30, 2019READ More


No place for kids: With high demand and not many options, families are struggling to find suitable child care

In Teton County, Wyoming, parents like Nina Lenz scramble to find affordable and available child care. Local advocates are speaking out about these issues, and Teton County's leadership are beginning to take steps to gain information.

Oct 24, 2019READ More


Lack of accessible child care costing Washington state economy -- and possibly, Yakima county -- significantly

A Washington task force found that child care issues causing employee turnover cost employers $2 billion in 2017, as well as another $3.7 billion in missed opportunitites. These economic consequences, and lack of child care suppply, are hurting Yakima County.

Oct 22, 2019READ More


UNC Greensboro finds alarming trend -- New research shows hispanic families paying more for childcare

Research from UNC found that 30% of low-income Hispanic households that are using child care are, on average, paying 4 times more than the U.S. affordability standard for child care. Additionally, only 8% of eligible Hispanic children get CCDF assistance.

Oct 21, 2019READ More


Finding care for your five kids ... when you work the night shift

Tiffany Mongomery from Washington discusses her struggles with and need for care during night hours, rather than during the day, and the importance of having available options for families.

Oct 17, 2019READ More


Readers React: Many Pennsylvania families can't afford child care

Pennsylvanian families need an increase in funding in order to be able to afford and find child care without having to sacrifice things like housing, employment, or even meals.

Oct 15, 2019READ More


Expensive childcare keeps Alabama mothers out of higher-paying jobs

The lack of availability in Alabama's state pre-K program put Antoinette in the tough position of choosing whether or not to give up on her education or sacrifice basic needs to afford child care.

Oct 15, 2019READ More


Childcare options lacking in Kansas

Kansas is currently experiencing a child care crisis because of a lack of availability, and an increased need due to higher employment rates.

Oct 14, 2019READ More


Baby steps are better than none at all

The beginning of Gov. Brad Little's education reform task force could pave a way for Idaho to being considering issues of early childhood education more openly, and supporting full-day kindergarten efforts.

Oct 9, 2019READ More


Personal view: Early learning investments of PRE4CLE are paying off

PRE4ACLE is Cleveland, Ohio's pre-K initiative that aims to give pre-K to all 3 and 4 year olds. Because of these programs, kindergarten readiness has improved. Additonally, PRE4ACLE's advocacy efforts have lead to increased state funding for child care nationally.

Oct 6, 2019READ More


ANOTHER VIEW: Florida's Pre-K Program Should Improve

Policymakers in Florida have emphasized the importance of pre-K in Florida. A recent study found that about half of Florida's children aren't ready to enter kindergarten--emphasizing the need for stronger early childhood education.

Oct 6, 2019READ More


More families can now receive child care assistance

Illinois's Child Care Assistance Program has expanded its eligibility requirements and affordability, meaning that more families can receive child care assistance.

Oct 1, 2019READ More


Little children, big problem: Even with increase in daycare openings in Grand Forks, child care still a challenge for many

Even with 160 new daycare slots, 43.9% of the potential demand for child care in Grand Forks, North Dakota, remains unmet. Working families need continued expansion of child care!

Sep 29, 2019READ More


Commentary: Investing in early childhood teacher education pays off

The foundation of quality early childhood education lies with having a qualified and skilled workforce. By investing in early childhood teachers and their education, we can better our child care systems.

Sep 29, 2019READ More


As Colorado invests more in preschool, a gold-standard study shows benefits of full-day classes

A new study has found that full-day pre-K gives children more skills, like literary gains, before kindergarten than part-time pre-K. Gov. Polis's investment in full-day pre-K in Colorado will help prepare children academically early on in their educational careers.

Sep 27, 2019READ More


Support $1.5M county investment in early childhood initiatives

Onendaga County, New York, may see an increase in funding for early childhood education. Executive Ryan McMahon announced $1.5 million investment in early childhood education as part of his proposed 2020 county budget.

Sep 25, 2019READ More


Child-care costs forced this single mom to give up her job -- her car was repossessed and now she has $5,000 in credit card debt

Kimberly Maple, a mother of three from South Carolina, has faced challenges with child care that have prevented her from keeping a steady job. The tradeoff between child care and work has lead to economic consequences for Kimberly and her family.

Sep 25, 2019READ More


Charlotte Talks: Child Care Challenges Add to Difficulty Balancing Life and Work

Katie Hamm and Janet Singerman talk about America's child care crisis and how it afffects working parents' abilities to go to work.

Sep 24, 2019READ More


Parents ask officials to expand childcare subsidy

Parents in Connecticut gathered at a rountable event to discuss the need for increased access to child care subsidies with Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

Sep 23, 2019READ More


When child care costs more than a mortgage

When the Aguilar's became parents, they were shocked about the costs of child care in Jacksonvile, Florida.

Sep 16, 2019READ More


Chicago promised her a new preschool building -- then cut funding for the children

Several Chicago child care centers have unexpectedly lost funding, despite the Mayor's promise to invest in early childhood education.

Sep 16, 2019READ More


New preschools open in West Michigan, but cost still out of reach for some

Despite the opening of more preschools, availability and cost still make early childhood education in accessible for families in Michigan.

Sep 10, 2019READ More


Child care crisis: Families struggle with rising child care costs, finding safe providers

Families in Oregon are continuously struggling to afford, or even find, child care. This forces families to sacrifice quality early childhood education for their children for the more affordable option.

Sep 9, 2019READ More


Indianapolis ends preschool program, leaving 3-year-olds without access to scholarships

Indianapolis's end to their scholarship preschool initiative will leave hundreds of 3-year-olds without access to preschool.

Sep 9, 2019READ More


Feeling the squeeze, American parents struggle to afford child care and student loan debt

Across the country, parents are struggling to balance and face the daunting costs of both student loan debt and child care costs.

Sep 8, 2019READ More


Study ranks Minnesota Child Care 4th Most Expensive in US

Research by the Economic Policy Institute found that Minnesota's child care is the fourth most expensive in the country.

Sep 3, 2019READ More


Finding Affordable Day Care Remains Challenge for Maine Parents

Jennifer Mitchell from Maine Public Radio reports on the child care shortage in Maine that makes it extremely difficult to secure a child care slot.

Sep 3, 2019READ More


Child care providers push California to boost pay for early education teachers

Preschool teachers in California are often underpaid and struggle to meet ends meet. Providers are trying to address these issues.

Sep 2, 2019READ More


Child care providers push California to boost pay for early education teachers

With too many early childhood educators living in poverty. Advocates in the state of California is making a push to change the way California subsidizes child care.

Aug 29, 2019READ More


Educators trusted with babies and toddlers don’t make a living wage — Illinois wants to change this

How the state of Illinois is taking advantage of the state's relatively stable finances and national momentum around early childhood education to accelerate a converation about raising pay for teachrs working with the state's youngest studnets.

Aug 27, 2019READ More


Childcare issues force some parents to stay home

This family in Pennsylvania struggle with the lack of access and waitlists while they both have jobs that they can't give up. This lack of child care is considered a workforce development issue in their county.

Aug 26, 2019READ More


Infant care in Colorado more expensive than college, study shows

A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute demonstrated that parents in Colorado are paying more for child care than they will for college.

Aug 14, 2019READ More


New pre-k classrooms open, but advocates still want to cut down wait lists

Alabama is adding 164 new pre-k classrooms in the upcoming school year that will serve hundreds more children. However, wait lists are still extensive and create a barrier for families.

Aug 13, 2019READ More


Educators trusted with babies and toddlers don't make a living wage - Illinois wants to change this

Illinois policy makers are proposing that new teachers with a college degree should receive at least $40,000 salaries to narrow the gap between K-12 and early childhood pay.

Aug 13, 2019READ More


In pre-K, florida places excels in quantity but lags in quality

Despite having high levels of enrollment in Florida's pre-K program, the quality of the program is still lacking, indicating the need for further improvements and funding.

Aug 12, 2019READ More


Alaska pre-K programs to lose funding after budget vetoes

Alaska's Head Start program will have to close pre-K classrooms and cut jobs after Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a budget including $6.8 milion in state funding.

Aug 12, 2019READ More


More parents will get help with child care under CYFD proposal

The New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department have expanded eligibility for child care assistance, meaning parents can stay under the program longer. This takes a huge burden off of parent's shoulders.

Aug 9, 2019READ More


Northam looks to expand preschool for low-income Virginians

Virginian Governor Northan is making efforts to expand access to pre-K for 3 and 4 year olds by establishing a team to develop programs to expand preschool access.

Aug 9, 2019READ More


Low-income Parents Priced Out of Child Care

Throughout Wisconsin, parents are dealing with high co-pays despite receiving child care subsidies. Kristin Lee Aponte talks about how she had to pull her daughters from child care due to this cost.

Aug 7, 2019READ More


State's child care subsidy program receives long awaited funding increase

Connecticut's state child care subsidy program has received increased funding, allowing them to raise reimbursement rates for children in the program.

Aug 6, 2019READ More


Office of Early Childhood Announces Rate Increase in Care 4 Kids Program

Connecticut is using Child Care Development Block Grant funding to help families pay for child care.

Aug 6, 2019READ More


States Where Child Care is Most Affordable

National break down about the lack of affordable child care across the country.

Aug 5, 2019READ More


Enhanced Child Care Funding Makes Life Better for Alabama’s Children and Families

Information on the use of CCDBG funds in the state of alabama along with other important information regarding child care in the state.

Aug 5, 2019READ More


Community copes with child care costs

Costs, waitlists, and lack of financial assistance in Washington make it increasingly difficult for families to access and afford child care.

Aug 5, 2019READ More


Invest in critical early-learning facilities for underserved children

In Washington, families are still facing extremely long waitlists for early childhood education, and a shortage of slots. This leave's the most vulnerable kids behind.

Jul 30, 2019READ More


Congress Must Invest in Early Educcation

The importance of investing into early childhood education from the view of a parent and an educator.

Jul 30, 2019READ More


CYFD to expand access to child care

The state of New Mexico has decided to officially expand access for federal and state funds to help families pay for child care.

Jul 29, 2019READ More


More families now eligible for child care funding assistance in Routt County

Income eligibility for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program was recently expanded, allowing more families to get the help they need.

Jul 24, 2019READ More


Enhances child care funding makes life better for Alabama's children and families

Alabama's increased CCDBG funding has allowed for shorter wait lists, increased eligibility, and increased training for workers. However, there are still disparities and barriers to child care.

Jul 21, 2019READ More


Child care shortage hitting crisis point, says local organization

More than half of the people in Wisconsin live in a child care desert, which makes finding affordable and quality child care even more difficult.

Jul 19, 2019READ More


Child care worker, mother of 4, struggles to get by

Rebecca Brydges is a mother of 4 and child care worker in Pittsburgh struggling to provide for her family on her extremely low salary.

Jul 17, 2019READ More


Kansas Department for Children and Families Expands Access to Child Care Program

Through recent policy changes, Kansas is aiming to expand child care access and affordability to more working families.

Jul 15, 2019READ More


26% of Illinois children come into kindergarten developmentlly ready, says new Illinois report

A recent study in Illinois found that only about a quarter of children meet standards for kindrgarten preparedness.

Jul 10, 2019READ More


Schools chief John White: Early education funding boost still not enough for Louisiana's children

After voting for increased funding for early childhood education in Louisiana, the state Education Superintendent emphasizes the importance of continued improvement.

Jul 9, 2019READ More


Looking for Child Care? In Maine, You're Pretty Much on Your Own

The lack of affordable child care in Maine is being worsened by the lack of guidance and assistance for parents.

Jul 2, 2019READ More


Current Child Care Business Model Gives Working NC Parents Few Options

In North Carolina, 44% of families are living in child care deserts, creating limited opportunities for parents to return to the workforce and a lack of options for child care.

Jul 1, 2019READ More


Expansion in Federal Funding is Improving Access and Quality in Oklahoma's Child Care Subsidy Program

Oklahoma's CCDBG increase has been succesful in expanding access and supporting higher quality programs. However, continued funding is necessary to address unmet needs.

Jun 29, 2019READ More


Staten Island lacking in child care: Study shows areas on South, North shores are 'child care deserts'

Kristin Dalton discuses the struggles of Staten Island's child care deserts, and the affordability of child care.

Jun 27, 2019READ More


Baby steps: More investments needed to make child care work for Michigan families and children

Despite the 2018 increase in CCDBG funding, Michigan families are often still left behind from receiving assistance.

Jun 27, 2019READ More


Tennessee to help counter 'child care deserts' with increased subsidies for care

Tennessee's Department of Human Services is using increased subsidies to combat child care deserts.

Jun 27, 2019READ More


Nina Lemieux: Affordable child care is essential to living and working in Vermont

Lemieux shares her story about struggling to afford child care, and urges that Vermont's lawmakers continue to provide assistance to working families.

Jun 26, 2019READ More


Defusing tantrums, tying laces, and changing young lives -- while living under the poverty line.

Article by Koby Levin about the struggles of the low wages early childhood professionals receive due to lacking state funding in Michigan.

Jun 26, 2019READ More


Inside America's Child Care Crisis: Even After a 'Historic' Federal Investment, Today's System Only Serves 1 in 6 Eligible Kids. Could More Funding Now Be on the Way?

This article by Carolyn Phenicie demonstrates the continued need for increased investment in child care and early childhood education.

Jun 26, 2019READ More


For PA parents who work nights and weekends, study finds child care is especially difficult

Research for Action study demonstrates the need for child care during "nontraditional hours" and this article highlights the impact on Pennsylvania's families.

Jun 26, 2019READ More


Louisiana's budget raises preschool funding for the first time in 10 years

Starting in July, Lousiana will contribute $20 million to early childhood education to compensate for the lack of federal fuunding, and to support the Child Care Assistance Program.

Jun 24, 2019READ More


You have to decide between child care or groceries'

Rochester, NY family discusses impact of making too much for child care assistance and not enough tp afford the full cost of child care.

Jun 20, 2019READ More


Add preschool children to the list of Arizona students being shortchanged

Lack of funding for early childhood education in Arizona makes young children more susceptible to lower quality education and budget cuts.

Jun 19, 2019READ More


Brooklyn Leads in Child Care Deserts, Comptroller Report Finds

Report finds that the Brooklyn area in New York is one of the most lacking areas for child care centers. This yielded increased awareness and a proposal to provide more affordable child care for more families.

Jun 18, 2019READ More


NC parents worry about lack of child care

News about lack of accessibility and affordable child care in North Carolina.

Jun 17, 2019READ More


Many Missouri parents lack access to affordable child care

Shosha Chaney, a mother in Missouri, outlines the struggles and limitations of Child Care Subsidies, such as affordability and facility choices.

Jun 11, 2019READ More


Need A Child Care Subsidy? This Mom Would Tell You Not To Hold Your Breath

Interview with Jacquelyne Gettone, a mother who has been on the child care subsidy waitlist for a decade.

Jun 11, 2019READ More


Working parents struggle in Erie County's 'child care deserts'

Stories of multiple parents and their struggles to afford and access child care in Erie County, New York.

Jun 11, 2019READ More


Kentucky's child Care Deserts and Where to Find Them

Report breaking down child care deserts and lack of accessibility in Kentucky.

May 27, 2019READ More


One Woman's Endless Wait for State-Subsidized Child Care

Jacquelyne Gettone, a California resident, has been waiting to receive state-subsidized child care for over a decade since she had her first of four children.

May 26, 2019READ More


Ending child care deserts is possible in 2020. We would all benefit.

Op-ed about the economic impacts of child care deserts, and how CCDBG needs to continue expanding in order to reach all of those at need.

May 22, 2019READ More


A two hour commute for day care: How poor access to child care hurts Eastern Kentucky

Article about the lack of child care access in Kentucky and how CCDBG funds have increased ability to provide access, but that there are still limitations.

May 21, 2019READ More


Child care block grant remains vital in GA, U.S.

Opinion piece about the importance and impact of the CCDBG in Georgia for working parents.

May 20, 2019READ More


A One-time Child Care "Investment" Won't Support Working Families

A blog piece about the importance of government funding and investments in the CCDBG rather than one-time contributions.

May 20, 2019READ More


CCDBG, a Program that Provides Vital Child Care Assistance, Celebrates 28th Birthday

Article outlining the history and importance of CCDBG.

Apr 4, 2019READ More


Research study shows NY parents lack resources for younger child care

A study by UAlbany found that there is a significant gap in affordable child for children under the age of 5, causing parents to seek out non-center care and make career sacrifices.

Nov 6, 2018READ More


Parent: 'Child care is very expensive and it's a very big issue in our community'

Parents in Tennessee are spending, on average, $8,000 per month on child care- far above what is considered affordable by the U.S. government for many families.

Nov 5, 2018READ More


New day care spots opening are not enough to ease Fort Collins shortage

Even with an increased number of day care slots, the shortage in Fort Collins, Colorado, is so severe it's not nearly enough to help the vast majority of working families.

Sep 13, 2018READ More


Increase child care funding to invest in Alabama’s future

Carol Gundlach, of Alabama Arise, wants Senators Jones and Shelby to ensure CCDBG is invested in.

May 1, 2018READ More


Study: Kelso needs to expand early childhood education

A new study found that Kelso, Washington accomodates the lowest percentage of eligible children in early childhood education programs compared to surrounding districts.

Jan 1, 1970READ More


Point of View: Oklahoma needs more child care support

The historic $2.4 billion increase last year has had far reaching effects on child care affordability. However, Oklahoma needs more funding in order to continue building on these improvements.

Jan 1, 1970READ More


Commentary: More child care funding will boost entire economy

Shortage of child care in New York is hurting the entire economy by keeping parents out of the workforce and limiting their career possibilities. By funding child care and improving access, New York's economy will see the positive effects.

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74 percent of Kentuckians support increased funding for quality child care, early education

New polling found that nearly three-quarters of Kentuckians support increased state funding to assist low-income and working families with child care costs.

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The economic consequences of insufficient child care

This video clip from the Tennessean outlines the overall economic costs, like lost earnings, that result in lacking child care.

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It's a desert out there ... for child care

In Nevada, about 72% of people live in a child care desert. Combatting this issue requires both federal and state policymakers to discuss solutions.

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Early Learning in the United States: 2019

These fact sheets from the Center for American Progress give a state by state break down of early childhood education across the United States.

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