The Childcare Cliff Is Upon Us, and Congress Must Take Action

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The Childcare Cliff Is Upon Us, and Congress Must Take Action
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Since Congress failed to extend childcare stabilization funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in September, childcare fell off a cliff.

Research shows the cognitive and social emotional benefits of early learning, and an overwhelming majority of Americans feel childcare is a good use of their taxpayer dollars. Congress’ disconnect on this issue remains unconscionable.

Today, 46 percent of educators report experiencing burnout, and 32 percent say they are financially worse off than a year ago. A growing workforce shortage will only exacerbate this crisis. As the workforce becomes more unstable and qualified educators scarcer, many employers are hiring inadequately prepared educators to replace them.

A group of Democratic senators are proposing to double and make permanent the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Daesean Cunningham, an early educator, speaks to fellow early childhood educators and parents at a rally for funding for D.C.’s Early Childhood Education Pay Equity Fund at Samuel Gompers Park on April 5, 2024.

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