Spot early warning signs in child care programs before closures or disruptions occur.
Build provider trust through respectful engagement and shared short-term planning.
Coordinate community action using a step-by-step framework to stabilize and strengthen care.
A Practical Guide for Local Leaders Ready to Support Child Care
This downloadable guide equips community leaders, civic partners, and center operators to recognize early signs of child care program distress and take coordinated, respectful action. Use it to guide local conversations, form short-term support teams, and begin stabilizing care without outside intervention. The guide also complements our Child Care Center Stability & Growth program and can be used independently or as part of a broader community response.
Our Mission
To guide child care businesses and the communities they serve to better outcomes.
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