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02/17/2026

New York State started a pilot program, giving $20 million to participating counties, with each county contributing 10%. Several opted in, but Erie County did not.

01/10/2026

Accountability and oversight are essential to affordable child care. Check here for updates on child care funding news.

01/09/2026

Over a week ago, the Trump Administration began signaling a possible freeze on child care funding across the country. We’re still waiting on details, but even a short delay could seriously impact child care providers, working families, and local economies.

So far, five states (MN, CA, CO, IL, and NY) have received letters raising concerns about fraud and placing new limits on how they can access their Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) dollars. Earlier this week, all states were also given new instructions on how to draw down these funds.

We’re keeping a close eye on what’s happening and will keep sharing updates as we learn more.

Read our latest update: https://info.childcareaware.org/media/ccaoastatement-ccdf-funding-freeze-fraud

04/05/2025

01/07/2025

Latest Updates on BOI ReportingIn yet another twist from the ongoing litigation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), as of Dec., 26, 2024, businesses that meet the definition of a "reporting company" do not have Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the CTA. The U.S...

08/03/2024

Thousands of parents and childcare providers across the U.S. are calling out of work or closing their doors for National Day Without Childcare, pressing lawmakers for affordable childcare and better pay for educators. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.