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These barriers are especially pronounced for families who cannot afford the high cost of tuition. While several public funding streams exist for pre-K and child care, the demand for care far exceeds available funding.  \nAs states look for opportunities to boost local economies, early care and education (ECE) plays an essential role to ensure that families — and especially women — can participate in the labor force and maximize their earningsand career opportunities. Aside from its vital economic role, ECE also prepares young children for success in school and beyond. Research shows that participating in high-quality ECE environments can significantly affect a wide range of outcomes like academic achievement, career trajectories and overall well-being.  \nThese dual purposes of ECE are vastly different but complementary, which demonstrates that investments in ECE systems serve a multifaceted public good. With growing waitlists amid high tuition and inadequate public funding, states are seeking new ways to bridge the gap.  \nData show a strong connection between household income and the use of paid child care, which indicates that lower income families are less likely to have access to affordable ECE options. Lowering the cost of care, providing subsidies and expanding publicly funded ECE programs can mitigate these income-related discrepancies. This Policy Brief gives  \nEarly care and education is vital to both economic growth and preparing children for future success.  \nStates play a prominent role in funding early care and education systems using both federal and state funding streams.  \nTo maximize the capacity of mixed-delivery systems, states are exploring innovative funding mechanisms and  \npolicy approaches.  \nan overview of public funding sources for ECE programs at the federal and state level as well as examples of state policies aimed at creating innovative solutions to boost families’ access to high-quality programs and at maximizing available capacity.  \nFederal Funding  \nFederal programs provide the largest source of funding support for early care and education programs but have eligibility limits that create barriers to access and care. Below are the most recent available data for the largest federally funded programs, including funding levels, eligibility requirements and the estimated number of children served.  \nEstablishment  \nFiscal Year 2024 Funding  \nFunding Mechanism  \nEligibility  \nNumber of Children Served  \nData on the Largest Federally Funded Programs for ECE  \n\n| CCDF | Head Start | IDEA Parts B and C |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Child Care and Development Block | Established 1965 and reauthorized | Individuals with\u003Cbr>Disabilities Education |\n| Grant Act (1990) . | in 2007. | Act (1975) . |\n| $12.3 billion. | $11.8 billion. | $960 million. |\n| Subsidies to families administered by states. | Direct grants\u003Cbr>to providers. | Formula grants to states. |\n| Children from birth- |  |  |\n| to-age 13 living with working parent(s) or guardians whose income does not exceed 85% of state median income. * | Children from birth-to-age five from families living at or below Federal Poverty Level. | Children from birthto-age five with a qualifying disability or developmental delay. |\n| 1.8 million | 715,873 | 976,000 |\n\n*Eligibility criteria vary by state.  \nMaximizing Early Care and Education Funding 2  \nPOLICY BRIEF  \nChild Care and Development Fund  \nThe Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is the largest federal funding stream for child care. The program is designed to improve child care affordability for low-income, working families by providing subsidies. Federal eligibility guidelines set minimum requirements for children to participate an","cbCainqe1mfJ19lJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainqe1mfJ19lJ","pdf",266563,11,"English","# Maximizing Early Care and Education Funding\n## Barriers and the value of ECE\n## Federal funding overview\n## CCDF structure, eligibility, and distribution\n## State administration and policy choices","[{\"question\":\"Why does the brief focus on early care and education funding?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses barriers families face in accessing convenient, affordable, and high-quality child care before kindergarten, noting that demand exceeds available funding and higher tuition costs limit access for lower-income households.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the major federal funding streams discussed for ECE?\",\"answer\":\"The brief covers CCDF, Head Start, and IDEA Parts B and C, summarizing funding levels, eligibility requirements, and estimated numbers of children served.\"},{\"question\":\"How do states influence CCDF implementation beyond federal rules?\",\"answer\":\"States administer programs by setting narrower eligibility criteria for families most in need, determining subsidy reimbursement rates, and adjusting copayment sliding scales or waiving copayments for certain income groups.\"}]","Maximizing Early Care and Education Funding - Policy Brief Dec 2025 | PDF",1792050435,28]