Background: Child care subsidies are provided through the Child Care Development Block Grant, a federal program. States are charged with administering the program to help support families with accessible, affordable, quality child care. States vary significantly in how they implement various aspects of the program: income eligibility, subsidy rates, cost burden to families, work requirements, … Read More
Background: Family child care plays an important role in the child care landscape, though often gets less attention when it comes to policy discussions. When selecting child care, parents may consider their own beliefs and values, the child care options in their own community, and their ability to afford the options that are available to … Read More
Background: The National Institute for Early Education Research has identified a framework that outlines critical components for enhancing infant and toddler development and well-being. This framework is grounded in developmental theory and evaluation of effective practices/initiatives, providing a roadmap for identifying effective programmatic goals and building on the Grow New Jersey Kids (GNJK) quality rating … Read More
Background: On June 20, 2023, lawmakers united together and passed Vermont’s most comprehensive child care bill into law. The 2023 Child Care Bill - Act 76 - makes Vermont's child care system one of the most expansive in the nation. The bill promises to stabilize Vermont’s child care sector and make a quantum leap forward … Read More