July 11, 2025
We conclude our Early Care & Learning brief series with a comprehensive but not exhaustive list of policy and practice resources for creating a sustainable system of high-quality, available, affordable early care and learning programs. This collection of resources can be used to advocate for systemic changes that can strengthen our ecosystem. On July 1st, Governor Stein’s Task Force on Child Care & Early Education released its first report with six recommendations to tackle NC’s child care crisis, making this a critical time for advocating for systemic improvement.