Child Care Aware® of America’s latest report shows that child care sector supply increased on the heels of over $50b investment

By CCAoA on May 16, 2023

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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.

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Child Care Aware® of America Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day®

By CCAoA on May 12, 2023

Organization recognizes and celebrates efforts of child care providers

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What makes child care providers awesome: Parents share their appreciation

By CCAoA on May 12, 2023

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This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week. But preschool teachers — as well as daycare providers and nannies — don't always get the recognition, respect or pay that K-12 educators receive.

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Child Care Aware of America Names Susan Gale Perry as Chief Executive Officer

By CCAoA on May 05, 2023

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White House Announces Executive Actions Promoting Child Care and Caregiving Economy

By CCAoA on April 18, 2023

Child Care Aware of America applauds President Biden’s efforts to build access to child care. 

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Department of Commerce Releases CHIPS Act Child Care Planning Guide

By CCAoA on March 27, 2023

Child Care Aware of America applauds the Dept.'s efforts to build access to affordable, high-quality, reliable child care

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What’s behind the US’s worsening child care crisis?

By CCAoA on February 14, 2023

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The United States is facing a growing child care crisis.

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Congressman – and first time dad – says men need to step up on child care solutions

By CCAoA on February 14, 2023

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California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez knows the parenting double-standard is real.

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1 in 4 parents report being fired for work interruptions due to child care breakdowns

By CCAoA on February 14, 2023

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Child care is already unaffordable for many families. Experts worry a spike could be ahead.

By CCAoA on February 14, 2023

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For Christina Townsend, the cost of child care for her young son was $1,625 a month in Northern Virginia, about 50% of her take-home income. That was on top of the financial burden of taking unpaid parental leave when he was born.

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