Child Care in State Economies

Child Care in State Economies examines the child care industry’s effect on parents’ participation in the labor force, and provides extensive details regarding the industry’s state economic impact, including: usage rates, the role of public funding, revenues, and business structure. The report was commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development, produced by the economic firm, Region Track, Inc., and generously supported by the Alliance for Early Success.

State Fact Sheets & Talking Points

To learn more about the economic impact of child care in each state and why it should be supported, select a state from the map or drop down list below.

Past CED Reports on Early Learning Settings

2014: Investing in Children: Business Leadership in Early Childhood Education

2012:  Unfinished Business: Continued Investment in Child Care and Early Education is Critical to Business and America’s Future

2006:  The Economic Promise of Investing in High Quality Preschool

2004:  A New Framework for Assessing the Benefits of Early Education

2004:  The Productivity Argument for Investing in Young Children: Invest in Kids Working Group

2002:  Preschool for All: Investing in a Productive and Just Society

1993:  Why Child Care Matters: Preparing Young Children for a More Productive America