How to Align Your PDG B-5 SMART Grant Proposal Before Nov. 17
Preschool Development Birth to Five is adding a new opportunity for states this year – the SMART Grant. It’s expected to open in mid-September, with applications due November 17. This leaves, states about five weeks to build a winning proposal. That is not a lot of time for a federal grant application, but it’s enough if […]
Child Care and Military Readiness: A Partnership That Strengthens Our Nation
November is a month of gratitude and remembrance. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day and gather with loved ones for Thanksgiving, we pause to honor the brave men and women who serve—and the families who stand beside them. Their sacrifices, both seen and unseen, safeguard our freedoms and strengthen our communities every single day. Among the […]
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.
Building a Stronger Workforce – TCC NARA NWRA Conference Session 2024
TCC Solutions proudly sponsored the joint National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) and National Workforce Registry Alliance (NWRA) Conference in Minneapolis, MN, from September 23-25, 2024. Here is a quick recap. Experts from across the country discussed and considered opportunities to de-silo early childhood regulatory and workforce professional development data and to streamline business processes for […]
TCC celebrates the 9th year of partnership with the BUILD conference: 2024 QI Summit.
TCC proudly served as an Executive Sponsor at the BUILD QI Summit 2024, showcasing our dedication to the BUILD organization and the early childhood and education care industry with a solid 9-year sponsorship commitment.