Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Cost Is Greatest Barrier; Just 13% of Kids in Low-Income Families Participate; Vast Majority of Parents Give Programs High MarksWashington, D.C., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE ...

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 ...

The number of home-based child care programs is seeing a spike for the first time in five years — but experts remain concerned that with a rising child care crisis, there are still not enough programs ...

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 ...

Rising inflation heightens families' sensitivity to child care costs. Connect4Care Kids, a program by United Way for Southeastern Michigan, aids Wayne County families in discovering affordable child ...

LAUSD might expand affordable child care for infants and preschoolers. Besides providing relief for families, the move could also help stem enrollment declines.

Choosing the right Bay Area preschool and early childhood program for your child is a significant decision that sets them up for success in kindergarten and beyond. Finding the right fit for your ...

I was talking to a friend about plans for her pre-schooler. Their home language is English, but my friend’s father is French, and I wondered if she was enrolling her child in the local French ...