EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
High-quality early care and education is essential for children and families and is the foundation of a robust economy. In recognition of the benefits of high-quality early care and education, lawmakers have proposed major investments and changes that could significantly alter the early education system, in a positive or negative manner. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide robust funding to high-quality public and private providers that have the expertise, workforce, and capacity to offer the early care and education choices that families need. To be effective, it is essential that a solution include the requisite financial support to thoroughly address issues in our current system including quality, parent choice, equitable access, affordability, continuity of care, and improvements for the industry’s workforce.
