NAEYC Child Care Survey June 23, 2021
Directors, Educators, and Owners PLEASE take a few moments and fill out the latest NAEYC Child Care Survey. Your responses can make a big difference in helping our decision makers (State and Federal Legislators, Governors, and State Agencies) understand the challenges that child care businesses and educators face as they provide a combination of early care and education to working parents.
The SURVEY* will close at midnight ET on Wednesday, June 30th. *Completed surveys will be entered into a lottery to win a $50 gift card.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY!
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The Federal Office of Child Care Releases Guidance for States on CCDBG Funds ($15B) in the American Rescue Plan (ARP)
Lead Agencies in each State are strongly encouraged to prioritize these specific expenditures with the ARP/CCDBG funds:
- Increasing Provider Payments
- Improving Payment Policies
- Increasing Wages for Early Educators and Family Child Care Providers
- Building the Supply of Child Care for Underserved Populations
For more information on the guidance provided please click HERE.
For more on the dollar amount your State is receiving from the ARP stimulus package, please click here.