Child care

NAFCC 2025–26 Annual Survey Highlights Conditions Facing Family Child Care Educators Nationwide

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) has released findings from its 2025–26 Annual Survey, offering a national snapshot of family child care (FCC) educators and the conditions under which they are operating.

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Read the Annual Summary of Findings

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) recently conducted its 2024-25 survey, providing critical insights into the financial landscape and challenges faced by early childhood educators across the United States. The survey highlights the prevalence of educators in roles directly related to childcare and the significant financial hardships they encounter.

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Including Home-Based Family Child Care Programs Into State’s Pre-K Expansion: Lessons Learned from Maryland

An in-depth analysis of the benefits, challenges, and strategic pathways for expanding pre-kindergarten education to enhance early learning outcomes for children, families, and communities.

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Listening to Family Child Care Educators’ Perspectives on Higher Education and Credential Requirements

This brief presents key findings about family child care (FCC) educators’ perspectives on state and national efforts to require higher levels of education and credentials for early educators. Findings are based on data from19 virtual focus groups conducted with 95 FCC educators in 20 states as part of the Everyday Quality project.