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How U.S. Childcare could be different



Stay-at-home parents could be paid for providing childcare

People could be trained in offering high quality childcare

Preschools could enable employers of all sizes to apply for federal tax credits to lower the cost

U.S. childcare could have better state oversight and quality standards

The supply and hours available of childcare could be improved

U.S. childcare could be easier to access for low-income familes

Schools could start / end later

People could open in-home daycares

Government agencies, schools, hospitals, police, universities, foundations, prisons, workplaces, elections, judiciary systems, and nonprofits could collect, publicize, and use citizen feedback

Workplaces could offer on-site childcare

Preschool could be part of the public education system

Quality ratings could be developed and refined for childcare providers

Access to childcare could be improved in low income communities

Babysitting co-ops or registries could provide affordable childcare