National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers

In this research brief series, Child Care in Crisis: Texas Case Study, read about national child care issues through original findings from Texas, home to more than 10% of the nation’s children. The briefs explain the specific issues facing the child care industry and what states can do to support early childhood educators and child care businesses, as well as ensure that all families have access to high-quality child care.

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Child Care in Crisis: Texas Case Study - Texas early childhood educators do not earn a living wage

Child Care Hiring and Retention Challenges Driven by Low Pay

Subsidy reimbursement rates in Texas remain far below the true cost of providing child care

Working without support: Texas early childhood educators lack access to benefits