Early Childhood
The first years of life are foundational for healthy development, yet many working parents cannot afford quality child care. We connect parents, employers, providers, policymakers, and advocates to help close the gap for working families.
The Latest
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ReportIn the Shadows
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Blog PostBreaking Stereotypes: Decoding Hispanic Parent’s Child Care Preferences
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ReportTop-Down, Bottom-Up: Building a State Child Care Center Workforce
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Blog PostRelocating for Child Care an Unfortunate Reality for Many Working Families
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Blog PostWho Can Work in a Child Care Center? What is Good Enough?
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ReportChild Care Workforce Licensing Database
Early Childhood Policy
The Current State
Everyone—from parents and providers to businesses and faith leaders—has a role in creating an early childhood system that works for all children and families.
BPC Events
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April 30, 2024The Child Care Workforce: What We Know, Don’t Know, and Should Know
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March 8, 2024Closing the Gap: Survey Analysis of Employed Hispanic Parents
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March 4, 2024What Will It Take to Build a Competent, Stable Child Care Workforce?
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November 1, 2023How Child Care in Rural Areas Can Unlock Economic Potential
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September 28, 2023Expanding Child Care Access with the CHIPS Act
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August 29, 2023Apprenticeships: A Growing Strategy for the Child Care Workforce
“We must address the flaws in the business model so that child care can survive and our economy can fully recover."
Working on durable policy? We can help.
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Linda K. Smith
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