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October 13, 2026

Beyond the Headlines: Building a More Coherent Child Care Regulatory System

Imagine this scenario: A child care facility is licensed by a state agency. To help make care affordable, this facility…

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March 3, 2026

Remembering the “Child” in Child Care

Efforts to reimagine child care are gaining momentum. Increasingly, using government funding to support child care is viewed as a…

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August 26, 2025

Who Are Family Child Care Providers?
Why Identity Matters for Policy, Providers, and Families.

Unpacking the Family Child Care Provider Identity Family child care (FCC) providers play a vital role in helping families access…