Background: Compensation for early care and education professionals has long lagged behind that of K-12 educators, despite the critical role they play in supporting children and families. At the same time, addressing low pay is complicated by the already high cost of child care for families. Washington, D.C.'s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund offers … 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

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