Smarter Oversight, Stronger Outcomes: Child Care Licensing for Today’s Realities
Introduction No one would argue that child care licensing is essential to ensuring children’s health and safety. But as providers face rising costs and staffing shortages—and as state agencies manage growing caseloads with limited resources—many are asking how the administrative side of licensing can evolve to meet today’s challenges. This Information Brief explores how states […]
Smart Reform: How Can Policy and Technology Ease the Burden on Child Care Providers
Most Americans know that child care is expensive, although they probably don’t always understand why. Despite the rise in cost, it is still difficult for child care facility owners to make a profit. Providers have many expenses, but the 2 largest are staffing and facility/occupancy costs (rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, maintenance). Liability insurance, in particular, […]
Why Effective Child Care Policy Demands a Dual Economic Lens
If we want meaningful progress, policymakers must be fluent in both the micro and macro dimensions of child care economics. Read more.
Trends in 2025 Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) State Legislation
As state legislative sessions unfold, policymakers are working hard to maintain the early childhood education and care workforce. Read more.
CCDF Child Care Payments: States with Prospective and Enrollment Based Approaches
The Improving Child Care Access, Affordability, & Stability in the Child Care & Development Fund rule took effect in April 2024. Learn more!
2025 Week of the Young Child: Fun Ways to Celebrate and Support Early Education
The Week of the Young Child® (WOYC) is an annual event organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Read more!
New Federal Bills Aim to Tackle Child Care Affordability and Workforce Shortages
Two major federal bills were reintroduced in March 2025, aiming to address the growing challenges faced by families, providers, & employers.
From Struggle to Security: How Child Care Apprenticeships Offer Workforce Solutions
The child care industry is struggling to attract & retain workers due to low wages, limited benefits & the demanding job nature. Read more.
New Year, New 2025-27 State Plans Announced
The Administration for Families and Children, Office of Child Care posted the 2025-27 Child Care and Development Fund State Plans. Read more.
Solving the Child Care Crisis: A Call for Business and Economic Development Agencies to Act
Discover how TCC Solutions’ early childhood data systems and services can power employer-sponsored child care innovations.