The Center for American Progress produces annual state fact sheets that overview the current early childhood landscape and opportunities to expand access to quality child care and early learning for families across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sustained public investment in early learning would create opportunities for states to build systems that support working families while compensating early educators for their essential work.
Early Learning in the United States: 2021 Fact SheetDecember 14, 2021 Early Learning in the United States: 2021 These state fact sheets provide data on access to affordable child care for families, compensation for child care providers, and economic benefits of increased public investment in early learning. Dec 14, 2021 MK Falgout
Early Learning in the United States: 2019 Fact SheetSeptember 16, 2019 Early Learning in the United States: 2019 These fact sheets outline the current state of early learning and opportunities for improvement in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Sep 16, 2019 Steven Jessen-Howard, Simon Workman
Early Learning in the United States: 2018 Fact SheetSeptember 13, 2018 Early Learning in the United States: 2018 These fact sheets explore the status of early childhood programs in each state and highlight the need to invest in programs that support child development, allow parents to work, and strengthen state economies. Sep 13, 2018 Simon Workman, Steven Jessen-Howard
Early Learning in the United States: 2017 Fact SheetJuly 20, 2017 Early Learning in the United States: 2017 By preparing children for school and enabling parents to work, high-quality child care and preschool are a necessity for children, families, and the economy. These fact sheets explore the status of early learning programs in states and the need for state investment in these programs. Jul 20, 2017 Simon Workman, Jessica Troe
Early Learning in the United States Fact SheetJuly 19, 2016 Early Learning in the United States Because high-quality child care and preschool prepare children for school and enable parents to work, they are necessities for children, families, and the economy, and state and federal policymakers must work to improve the U.S. early learning landscape. Jul 19, 2016 Jessica Troe