In Your State

High-quality child care and early learning programs are proven to dramatically improve a child’s opportunities for a better future while giving working families better job stability and overall economic security. Federal investments provide the foundation to many programs at the state and community level. 

While federal investments in early learning and care have long garnered strong bipartisan support, current funding levels reach only a fraction of income-eligible families. Significant and sustained federal investment is needed to build a child care system that ensures working parents can access affordable, high-quality options that meet their families’ needs.