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Easy Winter Crafts for Children: Fun Ideas to Celebrate the First Day of Winter
Cotton Ball Snowmen The first day of winter is just around the corner on December 21st, and what better way to celebrate than with some...
Dec 19, 20243 min read
The Role of Licensing in Early Care and Education: Key Insights from OPRE's TRLECE Study
Explore how licensing shapes early care and education through OPRE's TRLECE guide. Learn how it informs quality and accessibility.
Dec 13, 20242 min read
New Data Highlights the High Cost of Childcare Across the U.S.
Discover insights from the latest National Database of Childcare Prices update, revealing childcare costs and their impact on families.
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Child Care in the News: Rising Costs, Political Policies, and Market Shifts
Child care costs surpass rent, Trump’s policies debated, a grim future looms, and KinderCare’s IPO sparks questions in this week’s news.
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in CACFP: Empowering Health and Heritage
Download NCA's crediting guidance for Tribal communities to incorporate traditional Indigenous foods into CACFP meal programs.
Dec 6, 20242 min read
New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains
New CACFP regulations now allow Tribal communities to substitute vegetables for grains, promoting health and honoring cultural traditions.
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Demystifying Budget Reconciliation: How It Shapes U.S. Policy
Understand budget reconciliation, a vital legislative process in U.S. policymaking, and how it shapes major fiscal and policy changes.
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid
Georgia weighs child care funding, Muscogee Nation invests $1.4M, and pandemic aid offers lessons for system reform in this week's news.
Dec 3, 20242 min read
5 Essential Facts About Child Care Costs in the U.S. You Need to Know
Uncover five key insights into U.S. child care costs and what they mean for parents, providers, and policymakers.
Nov 28, 20243 min read
Mastering Budget Planning with the Child Care Cost Model: A Vital Tool for Early Education Programs
Discover the Child Care Cost Model—a key resource for accurate budgeting and strategic planning in early education programs.
Nov 26, 20243 min read