2020 Census
Counting young children in the census means our communities have access to the funding and resources our children need to thrive
FIND TOOLS2020 Census
Counting young children in the census means our communities have access to the funding and resources our children need to thrive
FIND TOOLS
Our Votes.
Their Futures.
We can create a better future for the next generation with our votes and support for early childhood education.
PLEDGE TO VOTE
Our Votes.
Their Futures.
We can create a better future for the next generation with our votes and support for early childhood education.
PLEDGE TO VOTEWhat Unites Us?
From every part of this country, people of all races, cultures, linguistic backgrounds, and political affiliations come together in service to a shared common goal: ensuring all children and families have equitable access to affordable, high-quality early childhood education provided by a diverse, well-prepared, and well-compensated profession.
and Equity
Policy Priorities
Federal Policy Priorities
Let’s work together to ensure that our nation’s policies and practices catch up with the significant body of research and science about the individual and collective benefits that accrue when children have access to high-quality early learning settings with supported, skilled, and knowledgeable teachers. Learn how we think we can get there!
State Policy Priorities
States are powerful drivers in the pursuit of access to high-quality early learning for today’s children in order to strengthen tomorrow’s workforce. Learn what actions we recommend states take in order to continue to lead the way forward!
Child Care in Your State
Investing in high–quality early childhood education and educators produces positive outcomes for our children, families, and the economic future of our country.
Access to High–Quality Early Learning
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What percentage of children have all available parents in the workforce?
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How Much Are Families Paying Annually for Child Care?
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Where Are Children Receiving Their Early Learning Experiences?
Advancing the Early Childhood Education Profession
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How Much Are Early Childhood Educators Compensated?
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What Supports Are Provided for the ECE Workforce?
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What Federal Investment Supports Access to Child Care and Early Learning?
Access to High–Quality Early Learning
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What percentage of people are living in a child care desert?
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How many NAEYC accredited early learning programs are in the state?
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How many children are served by NAEYC accredited programs?
