Arizona
Working families in Arizona need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in Arizona. But too many working families in Arizona are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Arizona economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 496K children ages 5 and under in Arizona
60% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in Arizona is around $10,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 12% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
Arizona’s economy loses $2.2B annually due to child care challenges
Arizona: In The Headlines
‘We’ve seen a decrease’: Arizona seeking more family child care providers
12 News | May 23, 2024
Arizona’s Department of Economic Security’s Division of Child Care says there’s been a decrease in the number of providers caring for children out of their home.
Opinion: A call for federal child care solutions
The Foothills Focus | January 5, 2024
There’s an urgent need for universal pre-K, a fundamental aspect of ensuring every child has access to quality education from the beginning.
More Arizona families in need of child care
AZ Family | January 17, 2024
Arizona’s ongoing teacher shortage and low teacher salaries have impacted the state’s quality and quantity of preschool resources.
Arizona Resources & News
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