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Municipal Roadmap

Municipal leaders play a critical role in creating a community infrastructure that supports working families by investing and partnering in early learning and child care services. Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not only essential for families but also drives economic stability and growth, ensuring thriving communities where families want to work, play and live. The challenges in the early care landscape, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, have left many communities struggling to meet demand. By leading initiatives and forming partnerships, municipal leaders can take action to address these needs and foster more resilient and prosperous communities.

Conditions to Thrive: Municipalities

Municipal leaders invested in growing the early learning & care system are vital for thriving, livable communities.

Provide Childcare Information

Cities can fund or promote childcare referral agencies to help families find quality care.

Build More Childcare Facilities

Municipalities can use grants, tax funds, or incentives to create new childcare spaces.

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Improve Zoning for Family Childcare

Adjusting zoning laws can make it easier for home-based childcare businesses to operate.

Expand Childcare Access through Partnerships

Cities can connect pre-K programs with full-day care to support working families.

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Solve Transportation Barriers

Municipalities can improve transit access or place childcare centers near transit hubs.

Make Childcare More Affordable

Cities can offer scholarships, workplace childcare, or advocate for more subsidies.

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Strengthen the Early Childhood Workforce

Supporting childcare workers with better pay and resources helps improve quality care.

Municipalities as Model Employers

Cities can offer childcare benefits, flexible schedules, and reserved care slots.

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