Child care isn’t just a program, it’s a human activity that undergirds all sorts of flourishing and freedom. Child care, in my view, should be seen as an American value and part of vital American social infrastructure right alongside schools and parks and libraries. Child care supports the healthy development of children, families, and communities.... See more

demonstrating all the varied ways that child care supports strong families and strong communities that go beyond just helping parents work or helping kids know their alphabet before Kindergarten. That’s how we’re going to get the mindset shifts we need to win the big policy victories. Let’s talk about the ways that child care programs are sources... See more