We are closely tracking and speaking out on legislative and budget items that could impact our child care and early education system. Find below a link to view our legislative and budget amendment tracker for the latest updates on relevant measures.
The Economics of Child Care Supply in the United States
Read more from the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the existing child care system in the U.S. and how this system fails to adequately serve many families.
Virginia Child Care Data Overview
Explore the Bipartisan Policy Center's National and State Child Care Data Overview tool to see data on children, child care funding, and providers in Virginia.
Teacher Turnover in Virginia Child Care
Read more from the Study of Early Education through Partnerships' August 2021 report on pre-pandemic evidence of high teacher turnover in Virginia's child care system.
Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program Spring 2021 Two-Pager
Learn more from the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program about the statewide kindergarten readiness landscape following the 2020-2021 school year and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Child Care Crisis Across the Commonwealth
The Virginia Promise Partnership has developed a representative cross-section of data profiles by region and locality outlining key insights into Virginia’s child care system.
Child Care Staffing Challenges during the Pandemic
Joint report from the University of Virginia's EdPolicyWorks and UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies on child care staffing issues in Virginia during COVID.
2021 Virginia Poll on Early Childhood Education
The Virginia Promise Partnership commissioned a poll of registered Virginia voters from across the Commonwealth to gain a better understanding of how our state’s residents view child care issues.
Transforming the Financing of Early Care and Education
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report outlining a framework for a funding strategy to provide accessible high-quality early care and education for young children.
Build Stronger: A Child Care Policy Roadmap
Alliance for Early Success's strategy to ensure that our public policy treats and funds child care as a crucial component of family, community, and national infrastructure.