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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ReportFrom the Ground Up: Improving Child Care and Early Learning Facilities
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ExplainerCost Modeling for Child Care: Illuminating State Policy Strategies
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ReportApprenticeships: Building a Strong Child Care Workforce Pipeline
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Blog PostApprenticeships: The Fastest Growing Strategy for Child Care Workforce Development
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ExplainerInteractions Between the CDCTC, DCAP, and 45F
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Press ReleaseNation’s Leading Expert on Early Childhood Education and Care Joins BPC as Senior Fellow
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.
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August 29, 2023Apprenticeships: A Growing Strategy for the Child Care Workforce
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July 18, 2023EHS-CCP Series Part 3: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
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May 22, 2023Tale of Two States: Transforming Child Care in New Mexico and Alabama
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May 11, 2023The Science of Infant Bonding and the Need for Supportive Policies
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April 4, 2023EHS-CCP Series Part 2: State Recommendations to Build and Expand EHS-CCPs
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March 27, 2023Child Care and the Illusion of Parent Choice
“We must address the flaws in the business model so that child care can survive and our economy can fully recover."
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