High-quality child care is essential to a 21st century economy.
It employs nearly 1M people
It provides the foundation for our kids academic, social, and emotional development
It allows parents to work effectively in their own jobs.
Afternoon thread on childcare:
-COVID-19 shattered America's childcare system
-75% of parents now have kids at home during work hrs
-2M+ women have left the workforce; often to care for kids during pandemic
-W/out financial help, 40% of childcare centers will permanently close
The cost of operating #childcare programs has drastically increased, yet enrollment and revenue remain low. @reptimmons & Congress must do everything possible to #SaveChildCare in the COVID-19 recovery package. https://t.co/hbXbkFu3ej
The cost of operating #childcare programs has drastically increased, yet enrollment and revenue remain low. @SenatorTimScott & Congress must do everything possible to #SaveChildCare in the COVID-19 recovery package. https://t.co/hbXbkFu3ej
The cost of operating #childcare programs has drastically increased, yet enrollment and revenue remain low. @GrahamBlog & Congress must do everything possible to #SaveChildCare in the COVID-19 recovery package. https://t.co/hbXbkFu3ej
So much sensory fun! Our infants from Piedmont, SC had the best time of their lives (so far 😉) playing with cornstarch. We could watch them play all day! 🤗