Casey Peeks

Senior Director @CAPEarlyEd | Former kindergarten teacher | Proud @penn, @hgse, @EdWorkforceDems, & @tfastl alum | Opinions are my own

[Casey Peeks @kcpeeks]

Have questions about child care policy in the United States?

This new resource page from @CAPEarlyEd breaks down answers to your questions and explains why robust public investments in child care must be part of the solution.
https://t.co/1a19PPVkt9

[Casey Peeks @kcpeeks]

Join us TOMORROW!

For those attending in person, there will be a networking lunch to follow.

RSVP here: https://t.co/IGQS7YmP9M

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

How do you measure childcare supply? Our new research maps licensed availability across the country — & the gaps are everywhere. Join us TOMORROW to learn more:
📅 June 4, 2026 | 🕥 10:30am ET | 🏛️ at CAP & online
RSVP here: https://t.co/PHYBMSROQP

[Casey Peeks @kcpeeks]

HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY (6/4)! ⤵️
#childcare

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Nearly 1 in 2 young children in the U.S. lives in a child care desert — a community where licensed care spots are far outnumbered by children who need them. New research, but an old problem. Join us to learn more about this work & discuss solutions: https://t.co/PHYBMSROQP

[American Progress @amprog]

Do you live in a child care desert?

46% of all young children in America live in child care deserts, where for too many families, it's an uphill battle to both find and afford licensed child care.

Child care access is a equity problem, and families deserve solutions.

[American Progress @amprog]

46% of kids under 6 live in a licensed child care desert. That’s modest progress from the 51% in 2018, but millions of families are still without access. Explore the deserts in your community with our new map 📍 https://t.co/4DLwlbZQcs

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Child care is notoriously unaffordable. But parents also know that even if they can afford a program, sometimes it’s not possible to find. CAP’s new report explores these licensed supply shortages 🧵
https://t.co/t4ZAgZCcJQ

https://t.co/gtMyEy9NI4

[Hailey Gibbs, PhD @haileymgibbs]

Federal child care policy has moved — slowly, imperfectly — toward stronger affordability protections for families. The copayment cap was one of those hard-won guardrails. Now, the Trump admin wants to overturn that win. From yours truly & @kcpeeks: https://t.co/6YfOka8bu8

[American Progress @amprog]

The Trump administration is freezing funds that states need to keep families housed, fed, and cared for— harming 176,000 children across the country.

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

The Trump admin’s promotion of “citizen journalism” led to harassment of early educators, endangering kids' safety & terrorizing families. Families & children rely on high-quality care, & educators should be able to do their work without fear. Learn more: https://t.co/0eBMj92xkT

[Casey Peeks @kcpeeks]

Would love to connect with friends at #BUILD25 this week!

[Hailey Gibbs, PhD @haileymgibbs]

Heading to LA for #BUILD25? Don’t miss my session with @kcpeeks, on re-envisioning a universal B-5 system amid unprecedented attacks on children and families. Let’s get to the heart of building strong systems that work for everyone. Register here: https://t.co/4TDiVwb6rp #BUILD25

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

The youth mental health crisis in the US is rising, & it impacts kids as young as infancy. As the OBBBA is implemented, that crisis will worsen. Programs like #HeadStart can help mitigate families' struggles through its wraparound supports. To learn more: https://t.co/ff5ehbFNbY

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Students w disabilities have a right to a free & appropriate public education. Early intervention can help reduce the need for special ed later in schooling, but teachers like Megan show how these supports boost learning for all kids. #IDEA50 #Protectchildrenwithdisabiilties

[American Progress @amprog]

This year marks the 50th anniversary of IDEA—a landmark law that ensured millions of disabled students would receive quality education. Yet, that promised education is at risk today with a federal funding gap of over $38 billion.

[American Progress @amprog]

The Trump administration slashed the Department of Education's workforce by nearly 50%—this is a direct attack on 50 million students. @pbshoemaker breaks down the numbers behind these cuts:

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! This month, we’re sharing a collection of resources so that you can learn more about Head Start, who it serves, & its far-reaching impact. Let’s dig in!
https://t.co/oX9KAaS9yC

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

It was just Children’s Environmental Health Day, but the fight to protect kids extends all year. We must help early educators, on the frontlines of climate change, with data, resources, & guidance. Read our new report more: https://t.co/mSlNbWURUO

[Elizabeth Warren @SenWarren]

Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.

It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.

The cruelty is the point.

[Casey Peeks @kcpeeks]

ICYMI: Republican’s Big “Beautiful” Bill will only make life harder on families. Local child care provider @LittleBeliever1 explains from her own experience for @NCNewsline: https://t.co/m1UC7NZS9g

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Despite recent stories to the contrary, the Big “Beautiful” Bill will only make life harder on families. Local child care provider @LittleBeliever1 explains from her own experience for @NCNewsline: https://t.co/mXXR5tzBL2

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

Hey 👋— Here are other places you can find us and follow along to stay up to date on all things Early Childhood Policy and more at the Center for American Progress.
📰 Newsletter: https://t.co/tPnLfwIeUs
💻 Website: https://t.co/w6U9BsyzOw
🌐 Instagram: https://t.co/Qby5dx1wK0

[CAP Early Childhood @CAPEarlyEd]

@jordanmcgillis is half right. Lowering child care costs is important, but it’s not a total fix. And exploiting immigrant workers and deregulating care aren’t the answer. https://t.co/fWcMzWYm9y