We’re facing a child care crisis.
Child care is essential for Arizona families—but too often, it’s unaffordable, inaccessible or unreliable. This affects all types of child care, from licensed centers to in-home providers and family, friends, and neighbors who care for young children. Every family deserves access to high-quality child care that helps their children thrive. We can make this a reality by advocating for meaningful changes to Arizona’s early childhood system.
Every child deserves a strong start, and every family deserves child care that supports their needs. Here’s what child care should be—and why it’s crucial for Arizona families to demand it.
- Affordable: The high cost of child care forces many parents to make difficult choices, like cutting work hours or settling for lower-quality care. Quality child care shouldn’t come at a cost out of reach.
- Accessible: Thousands of families live in child care deserts, with few or no options for care close to home. Arizona needs more child care options that serve all communities.
- Reliable: Families deserve a stable child care system supported by a well-trained workforce. Building this stability starts with investing in early childhood educators.
- High-quality: High-quality early learning experiences have lasting benefits for children, including better school readiness, social skills and cognitive development. Quality child care isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity for healthy child development.
Ways to take action
Your voice matters. Here are ways you can advocate for stronger support for Arizona families and young children.
Hear from parents just like you
Parents and families across Arizona are speaking out to spotlight the importance of early childhood education and care in their communities. Join them and become part of a statewide movement to ensure that all Arizona children have the strong start they deserve.
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Arizona’s child care crisis in the news
Stay informed about the child care crisis through our blogs and local news articles. Read about the latest developments, research and policy discussions addressing this pressing issue.
