Center for American Progress

Data on Child Care and Early Learning in the United States

The Center for American Progress’ data dashboard allows users to explore national- and state-level data trends on a range of child care and early learning topics. Read more and explore additional ...
USA Today

Billions in federal child care relief just expired. Costs are already skyrocketing.

BriAnne Moline has been “seriously considering” shutting down the early-childhood education program she runs out of her home near Missoula, Montana. The 38-year-old single mom of four has sacrificed a ...
The Hechinger Report

As business costs rise, child care programs are increasing tuition to survive

Kids play outside of Windham Primary School in Maine, where Windham Raymond School Aged Child Care operates an afterschool program. Credit: Sofia Aldinio for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report ...
Education Week

Child Care From Age 2: New York City’s Plan to Improve Student Outcomes

The nation’s largest city is beginning to roll out universal child care, and the focus is on 2-year-olds. Supporters of plan—including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani—are betting that the program ...