https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/child-care Child Care en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-finland-is-a-model-of-academic-success-the-reason-starts-earlier-than-i-thought/2026/08 Learning about community comes before academics in Finnish preschools, writes a teacher educator. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:36:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-finland-is-a-model-of-academic-success-the-reason-starts-earlier-than-i-thought/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the federal regulations that have defined Head Start for decades. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:12:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/could-public-preschool-for-2-year-olds-become-the-next-pre-k/2026/08 New York City and New Mexico have started "2-K" programs. But are they sustainable? Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:44:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/could-public-preschool-for-2-year-olds-become-the-next-pre-k/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/has-the-practice-of-redshirting-kindergartners-peaked/2026/04 Holding kids back from kindergarten may be less popular than expected. Here's why. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:45:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/has-the-practice-of-redshirting-kindergartners-peaked/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/child-care-from-age-2-one-citys-plan-to-improve-student-outcomes/2026/03 The city's mayor and governor announced the first four communities to receive free 2-K seats. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:42:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/child-care-from-age-2-one-citys-plan-to-improve-student-outcomes/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-is-the-first-to-offer-universal-child-care-heres-how-it-works/2025/09 Hear from the head of New Mexico's early childhood department on why universal child care is so important. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:31:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/this-state-is-the-first-to-offer-universal-child-care-heres-how-it-works/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 Some providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:55:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-new-orleans-school-is-getting-teen-moms-to-graduation/2023/02 Graduation rates for teenage moms are much lower than their peers'. One school system is banking on in-school child care to fix that. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:27:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-this-new-orleans-school-is-getting-teen-moms-to-graduation/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-bidens-build-back-better-bill-could-decimate-the-child-care-landscape/2021/12 Many families rely on faith-based child-care centers—but those providers are in peril under the Build Back Better bill's current language. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:00:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-bidens-build-back-better-bill-could-decimate-the-child-care-landscape/2021/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-two-child-care-centers-put-competition-aside-and-created-a-partnership-during-covid-19/2020/11 Due to COVID-19, two early-childhood centers put their competition aside to work together to support families during the pandemic. Sun, 01 Nov 2020 16:53:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-two-child-care-centers-put-competition-aside-and-created-a-partnership-during-covid-19/2020/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/beyond-tired-and-stressed-teachers-with-kids-strained-by-lack-of-child-care/2020/08 Some districts that are all-virtual are allowing—or requiring—teachers to work from their empty classrooms and bring their kids. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:43:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/beyond-tired-and-stressed-teachers-with-kids-strained-by-lack-of-child-care/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-players-fill-child-care-gap-as-schools-go-remote/2020/08 As school districts move to remote instruction for the fall, day-care providers, dance studios, and after-school programs step in to fill school-day child-care gaps. Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:27:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-players-fill-child-care-gap-as-schools-go-remote/2020/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-early-childhood-accountability-can-learn-from-k-12s-mistakes/2019/08 Education needs to stop going around in circles, writes Stanford’s Thomas S. Dee. Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:58:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-what-early-childhood-accountability-can-learn-from-k-12s-mistakes/2019/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/will-child-care-services-help-recruit-teachers-oklahoma-district-aims-to-find-out/2019/04 A small school district in Oklahoma plans to offer low-cost daycare services to its employees next year in an effort to better compete with larger districts when it comes to recruiting and retaining teachers. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 20:33:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/will-child-care-services-help-recruit-teachers-oklahoma-district-aims-to-find-out/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/child-care-early-learning-bill-gets-backing-from-democrats-seeking-white-house/2019/02 Proposals to expand services providing child care and early learning could be a popular go-to for Democrats as the presidential primary campaign heats up. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:53:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/child-care-early-learning-bill-gets-backing-from-democrats-seeking-white-house/2019/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-onsite-child-care-helps-teachers-juggle-parenthood-and-work-video/2019/02 As districts across the country have struggled to attract and retain qualified teachers, some school systems are offering new benefits for their employees. Watch the video for a first look at a new Education Week series. Tue, 19 Feb 2019 21:11:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-onsite-child-care-helps-teachers-juggle-parenthood-and-work-video/2019/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-study-identifies-critical-need-for-more-infant-toddler-child-care/2018/11 The Center for American Progress examines what it calls "child-care deserts" and says that communities are failing when it comes to providing adequate child care for children younger than 3. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:27:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-study-identifies-critical-need-for-more-infant-toddler-child-care/2018/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/summer-child-care-takes-big-bite-out-of-family-income-analysis-finds/2018/06 A new report by the Center for American Progress estimates that, on average, parents nationally pay more than $3,000 on five weeks of summer care for two children. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:35:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/summer-child-care-takes-big-bite-out-of-family-income-analysis-finds/2018/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mapping-tool-created-to-find-child-care-gaps-expands-beyond-philadelphia/2018/05 The creators of a mapping program developed to find where child care was needed most in Philadelphia are bringing the tool to other areas in that region and beyond. Fri, 11 May 2018 18:25:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mapping-tool-created-to-find-child-care-gaps-expands-beyond-philadelphia/2018/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/many-low-income-families-struggle-to-cover-child-care-costs-study-finds/2017/11 A report released this week by the National Women's Law Center found that funding for federal child care assistance programs has decreased since 2001. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 21:05:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/many-low-income-families-struggle-to-cover-child-care-costs-study-finds/2017/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-caring-for-the-emotional-health-of-military-children/2017/03 The child-care centers at Camp Lejeune focus on creating a safe and stable place for young children of military families who deploy and relocate frequently. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:06:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-caring-for-the-emotional-health-of-military-children/2017/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-trump-renews-push-for-school-choice-specifics-still-scarce/2017/03 President Donald Trump makes clear that he remains serious in concept about his pledge to expand school choice. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:56:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-trump-renews-push-for-school-choice-specifics-still-scarce/2017/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/clinton-would-double-child-tax-credit-for-low-middle-income-families/2016/10 The proposal by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton would double, to $2,000, a current tax break for families with children ages 4 and under. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:08:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/clinton-would-double-child-tax-credit-for-low-middle-income-families/2016/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/publicly-funded-child-care-gets-new-health-safety-guidelines/2016/09 Programs that receive funds through the Child Care Development Block Grant must meet guidelines based on new knowledge on child development, said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:36:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/publicly-funded-child-care-gets-new-health-safety-guidelines/2016/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-plan-from-donald-trump-aims-to-address-costs-of-child-care/2016/09 Trump, accompanied by his daughter Ivanka, outlined a proposal that includes child care as a deductible business expense and incentives for businesses to provide on-site day care. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:50:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-plan-from-donald-trump-aims-to-address-costs-of-child-care/2016/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-unveils-child-care-plan-of-tax-cuts-expanded-credits/2016/09 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign said that his plan will support families across the income spectrum. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:58:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-unveils-child-care-plan-of-tax-cuts-expanded-credits/2016/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/donald-trump-proposes-tax-deduction-for-child-care-costs/2016/08 Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club Monday, Donald Trump's proposal also calls for scrapping the federal Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 19:29:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/donald-trump-proposes-tax-deduction-for-child-care-costs/2016/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/donald-trump-proposes-making-parents-child-care-costs-fully-tax-deductible/2016/08 Details have yet to be released, but the GOP presidential nominee's proposal would appear to significantly depart from current tax policy governing child-care costs. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:18:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/donald-trump-proposes-making-parents-child-care-costs-fully-tax-deductible/2016/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-report-early-childhood-teaching-conditions-catalogued-state-by-state/2016/07 Qualification requirements and better pay must go hand-in-hand, says a new report by the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment at UC Berkeley. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:54:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-report-early-childhood-teaching-conditions-catalogued-state-by-state/2016/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-much-does-child-care-really-cost-dont-forget-lost-raises-benefits/2016/07 New parents are often stymied by the question of whether to stay home or to continue working while forking over a significant portion of their salaries to cover child care. Now, there's an interactive calculator for that. Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:26:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-much-does-child-care-really-cost-dont-forget-lost-raises-benefits/2016/07