Texas must prioritize high-quality early childhood education and child care to support our state’s long-term economic prosperity. Parents need affordable, quality early childhood education to return to and stay in the workforce, ensuring their children are in safe, nurturing environments. Meanwhile, young children need supportive, stimulating settings to promote healthy development by age three, laying the foundation for future learning, positive behavior, and good health.
Now is the time to increase funding and expand access to early childhood education, including strengthening the early childhood workforce. Our businesses and the future of Texas’ economy depend on parents having access to the care their children need, allowing them to work and thrive.
Resources & Articles
Over 120 TX Groups Urge Legislature to Prioritize Child Care
TX Legislature Can Help Families Access High-Quality Child Care
Lawmakers Must Address Pre-k, Emergent Bilingual Students, and Child Care
The Best and Worst Places for Children In America
Bipartisan Policiy Center Childcare Gaps Assessment
Is Child Care Safe When School Isn’t? Ask An Early Educator
Picking Up the Pieces: Building A Better Child Care System Post-COVID-19
Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap on Nurturing Relationship in Childcare Setting