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New CAP report on Early Learning and Literacy
The Center for American Progress recently released a report highlighting the need for partnership between early childhood and K-12 systems to address declining literacy rates in children.
New Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Minority Report Highlights Impact of Child Care Tax Credits
Existing child care tax incentives are a tool that can reduce child care costs for families while delivering a strong return on investment for employers.
New Pew Research Center Survey Highlights Parents’ Child Care Challenges
The Pew Research Center recently released a report examining the biggest challenges parents face in finding child care.
Key Takeaways from the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released their 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, which has been measuring child well-being across states since 1990.
The Impact of PDG B-5 Grants: State Progress and What’s at Risk
The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) program is a $315 million competitive federal grant that supports states by building upon existing federal, state, and local early learning …
New Report Shows Nearly Half of All Young Children Live in Child Care Deserts
The Center for American Progress recently released a report updating their data on the current state of our nation’s child care supply, as well as a map that provides a visual representation of child care deserts across the country.
NIEER’s New State of Preschool Yearbook Highlights State Progress and Challenges
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released their 2025 State of Preschool Yearbook, which offers a comprehensive analysis of state-funded preschool programs during the 2024-2025 school year. Currently …
The Cost of Raising a Child Tops $300K, and Child Care Is a Major Driver
A new analysis from LendingTree finds the cost of raising a child in the U.S. now exceeds $300,000 over 18 years, highlighting the enormous financial pressure families face.
New Survey Emphasizes How Child Care Affordability Challenges Destabilize Both Providers and Families
The annual early childhood education workforce survey from NAEYC found that the 2025 program year was especially challenging for providers and families.
New Report Outlines Current Challenges for Family Child Care Providers
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) recently released their 2025-2026 Annual Survey Report, which provides a national snapshot of the current conditions of family child care (FCC) providers. …
New Report Finds the Economic Impact of Child Care Challenges Totals $172 Billion Annually
Reliable access to child care is essential to a strong economy. For families around the country, money feels tight and the cost of daily life has become harder to manage. …
Research Finds Preschool Enrollment Can Increase Parent Income
Preschool enrollment has the potential to substantially impact parents’ incomes. Parents’ Earnings and the Returns to Universal Pre-Kindergarten, a study on the economic impact of universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) enrollment in …
