Early Childhood
Children’s experiences in their first five years have a profound impact on their long-term outcomes. Early care and education programs, including child care, play a key role in ensuring that every child in has the opportunity to build a quality foundation that will prepare them to learn, grow, and succeed. Child care also supports families and strengthens communities by allowing parents to participate in the labor force. However, millions of American families struggle to find quality, affordable child care in a safe, well-designed facility. BPC believes that everyone – from parents and providers to business and faith leaders – has a role in creating an early childhood system that works for all children and families.
From the Ground Up: Improving Child Care and Early Learning Facilities
Creating an Integrated Efficient Early Care and Education System
Linda Smith: Child Care Is Infrastructure. We Should Treat It That Way
Q&As about Creating an Integrated Efficient Early Care and Education System to Support Children and Families: A State-by-State Analysis
Home-based Child Care: How Does it Fit in the Early Childhood Ecosystem
Early Learning Facilities Matter: Moving Beyond a Culture of Low Expectations
Early Head Start–Child Care Partnerships: Spotlighting Early Successes Across America
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