Child Care: Research-Based Policy Recommendations for Executive and Legislative Officials in 2017

Summary:

Child Care: Research-Based Policy Recommendations for Executive and Legislative Officials in 2017 presents the following set of reccomenations:

  • Use regional market rate survey data to inform a tax credit formula that will provide a true benefit to families.
  • Support a highly effective child care workforce with scholarships for training and education.
  • Use caution when amending child care regulations, specifically child-teacher ratios and group size requirements.

This short policy brief was released by Child Trends.

Resource web file:
www.childtrends.org