DIG Childhood Center in Mar Vista once had no problem filling all 36 of its slots with eager young learners, who romped barefoot in a play yard filled with vegetables, monarch butterflies and a small stream. Before the pandemic, there was even a wait list.

Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt is spearheading efforts to tackle the nation’s childcare crisis, focusing on accessibility and affordability for families grappling with inadequate childcare solutions.

It's a nationwide issue — lack of affordable daycare. Even when you find it, you could be on a waitlist for years. The result is many dropping from the workforce so one can stay home with the children. This ultimately puts a massive strain on the labor force.

A recent report by a National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine committee declared the need to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities in early childhood, asserting that “every child deserves to experience the wonder of science and the satisfaction o

FFYF’s 2024 State Fact Sheets from 50 states and Washington, D.C. show how federal investments in child care impact working parents, children, and the economy. Federal funding and programs benefit families nationwide and serve as the foundation for America’s early care and education system.

In late June, Governor Newsom and state leaders reached a deal on the 2024-25 California state budget. Confronted with a substantial shortfall, state leaders negotiated a budget package that presents a mixed bag for California families.