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.
Child Care in 25 States: What we know and don’t know

Building Bipartisan Support for Child Care: A Toolkit

Bipartisan Child Care Priorities for the 117th Congress and Biden Administration

How the 116th Congress Supported Child Care

How Congress Worked to Provide Child Care Relief During COVID-19

Child Care is an Umbrella of Programs, Pre-K is One Part

Stability for the Child Care Market is Within Reach

Increased Payment Rates to Support Child Care

Payment Practices to Stabilize Child Care

Start With Equity: From the Early Years to the Early Grades

A Glimpse into the Child Care Industry: BPC Interviews Providers Across the United States

Strengthening Physical, Social-Emotional, and Cognitive Development Through Child Care

NEW DATA: Online Schooling a Logistical Nightmare for Working Parents

America Needs a Child Care Plan

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