5+ hour, 16+ min ago   (823+ words) The child care and early learning news you don’t want to miss. Check here for updates every Friday for the latest information you need to know. Many families with young children are facing an impossible choice between work and affording…...

5+ day, 20+ min ago   (200+ words) A new national survey finds that voters see child care as a key driver of the nation’s affordability challenges and believe policymakers should take action to make child care more accessible and affordable. The survey was conducted by Impact Research…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (332+ words) Three key findings of note: 2. Need. The report found that over half of parents in families with a mom and a dad both worked full time last year, setting a record high and making access to affordable child care more…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (260+ words) Existing child care tax incentives are a tool that can reduce child care costs for families while delivering a strong return on investment for employers. The tools to help businesses and families with child care already exist. The challenge is…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (142+ words) Working families need child care solutions that meet today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s needs. Congress has the opportunity to deliver today. The bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act is legislation designed to strengthen the federal Child Care and Development Block…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (382+ words) Parents need child care options that meet their family’s unique needs and support their child’s healthy development. Yet today, far too many working families struggle to find and afford the care they need. On September 17, 2025, Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE), Kirsten…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (267+ words) Sarah Rittling, Executive Director of First Five Years Fund, released the following statement: “At the same time, we are concerned by the proposal to eliminate Preschool Development Grants Birth through Five (PDG B-5). This program helps states build stronger, more coordinated…...

2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (262+ words) Infants and toddlers require the most individualized care because they depend on adults for feeding, diapering, supervision, and emotional support throughout the day. As children grow more independent, ratios can gradually increase, while still remaining small enough for teachers to…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (172+ words) Families need affordable child care options that meet their unique needs and support their children’s healthy development. Every morning, FFYF reports on the latest child care & early learning news from across the country. Subscribe and take 5 minutes to know what's…...

4+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (359+ words) This tax season, highlight how child care tax credits help make care more accessible and affordable for families nationwide. Across the country, the rising cost of daily life is putting pressure on household budgets, and for parents of young children,…...