"I would have been paying to work because I didn't make as much as my child care cost." Parents who want or need to work can't afford the #childcare that makes work possible. Congress must act now to solve this crisis. #SolveChildCare

It’s time for Congress to make the choice to support parents, providers and the economy. It’s time to #SolveChildcare

We are stronger when we raise our collective voices! Join thousands of others in calling on Congress to include child care in the final reconciliation package: votervoice.net/NAEYC/campaign…

"Contrary to foolish talk otherwise", child care has, is, and will remain the backbone of our economy. These investments are important but if we're truly being honest about this country's economic reality, then child care would be a cornerstone of reconciliation.

Y’all, I feel so seen by each of these #LittleMiss memes Sydelle Barreto created around the need for Congress to #SolveChildCare!!

Research from NAEYC, First Five Years Fund, Child Care Aware of America, ZERO TO THREE, MomsRising, CAP Early Childhood & others has illustrated this reality over and over again. 🗣: Chuck Schumer, America needs Congress to #SolveChildCare and pass a reconciliation package that includes child care!

Business leaders are sounding the alarm that a lack of #childcare solutions for American employees is a key business challenge that’s threatening the workforce and limiting U.S. businesses’ bottom line performance. #solvechildcare edsurge.com/news/2022-07-2…

Impossible to capture this fab piece in 1 quote: "Stop talking abt inflation & start talking abt the cost of living. The 3 costs that matter most to working people are housing, energy & child care...Promise bold initiatives. Guarantee things." Zachary D. Carter zacharydcarter.substack.com/p/on-economics…

"It is a complete shame that the Senate's Inflation Reduction Act does not include inflation-fighting funding for child care." #SolveChildCare NAEYC MomsRising cdreams.news/3cOxFfa

Another way of thinking about this: those 75,000 missing child care educators represent (depending which child:adult ratio you apply) between 500,000 and 1,000,000 children & parents who would otherwise have care, plus immense strain on countless short-staffed programs.

This Election Day let's stand together as one unified, powerful voice to deliver on the promise of high-quality early learning for all children. Learn more about what's at stake in your community and make a pledge to vote here: ow.ly/bhlN50LfQkQ

Just dropping by to share the newest woman–owned, small business gem to come into my life: Pretty Face Co. Candles! These candles are a work of art 😍

While the outcome of the federal elections are critical for ECE, state elections are also important for children and families. Learn more about what's at stake at the state level here and make a plan to vote this Election Day! newamerica.org/education-poli…

Boom! Stack of signed letters from educators ready to go to #Congress, urging them to prioritize and pass funding for #childcare. Thank you to ALL the educators raising their voices for children, families, and each other! #naeycAC

The growing #EarlyChildhood compensation crisis is threatening access to, and the stability of, the child care market. Here to discuss this challenge, and how to address the issue, is Tiffany Gale and Anne Hedgepeth, moderated by Lucy Recio after opening remarks from

Fantastic afternoon in Shepherdstown, WV as we discuss the needs of the state’s child care workforce with NAEYC’s Lucy Recio, Child Care Aware of America’s Anne Hedgepeth and Tiffany Gale at The Hunt Institute’s WV Legislators’ Retreat. #WVLR23

Fueled by your collective advocacy, today President Donald J. Trump signed a set of executive orders directing federal agencies to improve compensation for early educators & make #childcare more affordable & accessible for families: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… 1/4

And what a dynamic advocate you are, Carolina—¡me enorgulleces! 💜

Can’t wait to join great colleagues and bring the stories of early childhood educators to the Senate! 🙌#solvechildcare

When you ask a room of early educators if any providers in their community have recently closed this isn’t what you want to see. We need more funding for child care NOW. Mitch McConnell Chuck Schumer Hakeem Jeffries Speaker Mike Johnson