ARLINGTON, VA, May 16, 2023 – Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) today released an update to the organization’s series, Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Child Care. The release includes new child care supply, quality and affordability data from 2022.
Child Care Aware® of America’s latest report shows that child care sector supply increased on the heels of over $50b investment
Child Care Aware® of America Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day®
Organization recognizes and celebrates efforts of child care providers
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Child Care Aware of America Names Susan Gale Perry as Chief Executive Officer
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