December 11, 2020
Child care providers continue to struggle financially as federal funds run dry. Between enrollment drops and the increased cost of providing care, the industry is in desperate need of relief.
Research shows that receiving a quality early childhood education sets children up for success later in life. Some states like Illinois are reenvisioning what early learning will look like in their state.
| IN THE STATES ARIZONA Childcare facility sees huge drop in enrollment due to pandemic KVOA | 12/10/20 Having a job in the middle of a pandemic, is wonderful. But having a job with little ones can be a challenge. Daycares are struggling & hoping to be the solution. I know looking at my workload, I need my one-year-old in childcare, said Cassidy Cunningham. CALIFORNIA It is life-consuming.’ A 24-hour day care operator on working during the pandemic San Francisco Chronicle | 12/11/20 The sheer relentlessness of operating a 24-hour day care center was brought to light Friday when “Through the Night,” a feature-length documentary on round-the-clock child care began at the Roxie Theatre’s virtual cinema. ILLINOIS Re-envisioning early childhood education and care in Illinois WSILTV | 12/10/20 The special commission working to improve the quality of the state’s early childhood education system gave an update on their progress Thursday. Governor JB Pritzker is determined to make Illinois the best state for families raising young children. INDIANA Indiana’s COVID enrollment dip driven by 10,000 fewer preschoolers, kindergartners Chalkbeat | 12/10/20 The trend could have significant repercussions for thousands of Hoosier children who are missing out on early education that experts say is crucial to developing the social and self-regulation skills to thrive in school. MAINE Report on Maine economy looks at racial inequality and pre-K Associated Press | 12/10/20 A report on Maine’s economy in 2019 reveals inequity in quality of life along racial lines and the importance of early childhood education… the nonpartisan Maine Economic Growth Council uses a number of measures to compare Maine’s economy to New England and the United States. MASSACHUSETTS Child Care Is Back, But Many Providers Are Struggling Financially WBUR | 12/10/20 As the pandemic wears on, concerns about the stability of the child care system are rising as many Massachusetts child care providers report losing money — with some closing their doors entirely. NEW JERSEY Working parents need quality, affordable child care NJ.com | 12/11/20 Without safe, reliable, affordable and quality child care, New Jersey’s long-term recovery is in doubt. If parents cannot return to work, businesses do not have a steady workforce and the children of low-wage workers… are at greater risk of starting life behind and never catching up. PENNSYLVANIA Preschool program linked with better social and emotional skills years later Penn State News | 12/10/20 A preschool enrichment program developed at Penn State helps boost social and emotional skills that still have positive effects years later during middle and high school, according to a new study. WYOMING Funding runs out for child care relief program Rocket Miner | 12/10/20 A program to assist families with child care expenses during the pandemic has ended due to a lack of additional funding. The Department of Family Services allocated Wyoming Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to provide relief to families who experienced an increase in child care expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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