Press Releases

May 16, 2013

U.S. child care rules getting tougher
New Improvements for Child Care
Feds call for better child care safety rules

May 15, 2013

Special report: Coping with the cost of child care
Child Care Aware® of America Praises U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Proposed Child Care Regulations

May 13, 2013

Muertes silenciosas de niños en las guarderías infantiles de Estados Unidos
Finding the right child care: Don’t panic, be prepared
Evans mother puts focus back on marketing career
Child Care Aware® of America Executive Director Lynette Fraga to Attend White House Event Recognizing President Obama’s Early Learning Initiative

May 8, 2013

Family Fun: Quality Child Care

May 7, 2013

Celebrate Child Care Providers on May 10
Child Care Providers Earn Well-Deserved Day of Recognition
Report: Kentucky Ranks 39th in U.S. for State of Child Care Centers

May 6, 2013

Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day with a free MyPlate webinar

April 29, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Executive Director Lynette Fraga to Present at National Head Start Association Conference

April 28, 2013

Kansas earns "D" grade in child care center oversight
Saving on child care costs

April 25, 2013

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

April 24, 2013

Pulitzer Prize Winning Minnesota Child Care Series
Minnesota Child Care Proposal Focuses on Training, Safe Sleep

April 23, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America praises Child Care Series Pulitzer

April 14, 2013

L. Carol Scott, Ph.D., Named President-Elect of Child Care Aware® of America

April 11, 2013

Report: State Child Care Laws Fail to Protect Children

April 10, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Executive Director at White House Budget Unveiling
Child Care Aware® of America Supports the President's Comprehensive Early Learning Agenda

April 9, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America’s Policy Symposium to Kick Off on Wednesday

April 8, 2013

Nearly 200 Child Care Providers to Attend Child Care Aware® of America’s Inaugural Health Aware Expo

April 3, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports Arlington Board's Decision to Maintain High Child Care Standards

April 1, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports Military Children

March 26, 2013

George Sheldon to Present Keynote at Policy Symposium - Full Program Now Online!

March 20, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports the Child Care Protection Act of 2013

March 17, 2013

Symposium Health Aware event now FREE for Child Care Providers -- Register by April 5

March 11, 2013

Local TV Shines Spotlight on Elly Lafkin, Child Care Aware® of America Parent Leader

March 10, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Parent Leaders Featured in Washington Post

March 7, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports Findings of New Federal Report on Youth Physical Activity

March 6, 2013

Draft Symposium Program Now Available Online

February 24, 2013

Be Health Aware for Child Care at Symposium 2013

February 18, 2013

Executive Director Lynette Fraga to Speak on Childhood Obesity Panel

February 14, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports the President’s Comprehensive Early Learning Agenda

February 12, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America Supports the President's Call for High-Quality Preschool for Every Child

February 10, 2013

Policy Symposium Schedule-at-a-Glance Now Available

February 6, 2013

Sign the Petition! Child Care Aware® of America and Save the Children Call for a National Commission on Children

January 27, 2013

Parent Leader Meets with Virginia State Senator to Increase Awareness about Lack of Quality in Child Care

January 1, 2013

Child Care Aware® of America is Looking for Parents @ Symposium

December 14, 2012

Help Families and Children Cope with Traumatic Events

December 2, 2012

Child Care Aware Training Academy™ is now on Facebook

November 27, 2012

Registration Open for Child Care Aware® of America’s 2013 Policy Symposium

November 14, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Partners with Parents Magazine to Call Attention to Nation’s Child Care Crisis

November 12, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Executive Director Lynette Fraga to Speak at Child Care Emergency Preparedness Symposium

November 8, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America’s Emergency Response Webinar Available Online

October 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy: Child Care Aware® of America Resources, Publications Can Help Providers, Parents Cope

October 24, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Provides Resources to Help Make Children a Priority This Election

October 3, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Supports Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Campaign

September 20, 2012

Dr. Lynette M. Fraga named Executive Director for Child Care Aware® of America

September 19, 2012

Current State Subsidy Policies Far Below Market Prices for Child Care

September 11, 2012

Helping Parents Find Affordable, Quality Child Care is Critical to the Economy

August 26, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Releases New Research Paper: Lax State Child Care Inspection Policies Found

August 15, 2012

Despite Weak Economy, Child Care Costs Continue to Rise

August 2, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Supports the Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2012 Introduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)

July 29, 2012

Children’s Deaths in Child Care Can Be Prevented

July 26, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Supports the Infant and Toddler Quality Improvement Act

July 25, 2012

North Carolina Child Care Expert Janet Singerman Testifies Before Senate Committee on Strengthening the Quality of Child Care

July 17, 2012

It’s Time to Protect Children in Child Care: New White Paper Released by Child Care Aware® of America

June 14, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Celebrates One Year of Healthier Child Care as Part of the Let’s Move! Child Care Initiative

June 5, 2012

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies Lead the Country in Training Child Care Providers

May 1, 2012

Child Care Aware Training Academy™ and Smart Horizons to Offer Free Training Course for Provider Appreciation Day May 11

April 26, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America and thread Honor Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) During 2012 Week of the Young Child™

April 11, 2012

Child Care Aware® of America Supports Children in Military Families

March 6, 2012

NEW! Leaving Children to Chance: 2012 Update: Most States Fail to Protect Children

February 2, 2012

Parents: Would you quit your job to save on child care?

January 25, 2012

NACCRRA Supports Legislation Introduced by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore to Require Comprehensive Background Checks for Child Care Providers

January 19, 2012

NACCRRA Celebrates 25 Years as the Nation’s Leading Voice for Child Care

January 16, 2012

How new parents can save money

January 1, 2012

Let's Move! Child Care and State Challenge

November 15, 2011

NACCRRA Executive Director Linda K. Smith Named Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-departmental Liaison for Early Childhood Education at the Administration for Children and Families

October 30, 2011

NACCRRA, Every Child Matters Education Fund and Voices for America’s Children Release State Budget Cuts: America’s Kids Pay the Price: 2011 Update

October 2, 2011

NACCRRA Releases Promoting Healthy Practices in Child Care Centers
NACCRRA Strongly Supports Administration for Children and Families’ Call for Comprehensive Background Checks for Child Care Providers

September 28, 2011

Child care costs are killing us

September 26, 2011

5 most expensive states for child care

September 21, 2011

NACCRRA Releases Promoting Healthy Practices in Child Care Centers

September 20, 2011

The rising cost of raising a child

September 15, 2011

Recent GAO Report on the Employment of Sex Offenders at Child Care Facilities Highlights Serious Weaknesses in Background Check Verification

August 29, 2011

Child Care Cost Skyrockets; Costs More Than College in Some States

August 25, 2011

Emergency Preparedness Resources for Child Care

August 23, 2011

Despite Weak Economy, Child Care Costs Continue to Rise

June 10, 2011

First Lady unveils ‘Let’s Move!’ Child Care to ensure healthy start for youngest children

June 8, 2011

NACCRRA Executive Director Linda K. Smith Testifies at Senate Hearing to Address the Importance of Quality Early Care and Learning
NACCRRA Partners with Let’s Move! to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity in Child Care Settings

April 27, 2011

National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day: May 6, 2011

March 15, 2011

State Child Care Laws Fail to Protect Children
NACCRRA Supports the Child Care Protection Act of 2011

February 27, 2011

NACCRRA and Save the Children Release Recommendations for Protecting Children in Child Care During Emergencies

January 2, 2011

NACCRRA Supports the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s Recommendations for Strengthening Child Care Licensing Regulations

December 27, 2010

NACCRRA Partners with the Department of Defense to Expand Quality Community-based Child Care Options for Military Families

December 22, 2010

Steuben Child Care Project Achieves NACCRRA Quality Assurance Validation

December 2, 2010

NACCRRA Supports the National Association for Regulatory Administration’s Recommendations for Strengthening Child Care Licensing Regulations

October 6, 2010

NACCRRA Supports National Commission on Children and Disasters in Efforts to Improve Emergency Preparedness Planning for Children

October 3, 2010

New Report: The Economy’s Impact on Parents’ Choices and Perceptions about Child Care

September 22, 2010

New GAO Report on Potential Fraud and Abuse of Child Care Development Fund Highlights Serious Weaknesses in Background Check Verification

August 31, 2010

The Gwen Morgan Scholarship For CCR&R Professional Development
The Sandra J. Skolnik Public Policy Leadership Award

June 5, 2010

U.S. Census Bureau to Adopt Stricter Background Check Rules After Registered Sex Offender Was Hired as a Door-to-Door Census Taker

May 31, 2010

U.S. Census Bureau to Adopt Stricter Background Check Rules After Registered Sex Offender Was Hired as a Door-to-Door Census Taker

May 25, 2010

NACCRRA Supports Landrieu-Brown Legislation to Protect Children
NACCRRA Supports Landrieu-Brown Legislation to Protect Children

May 13, 2010

NICHD Study of Early Child Care Supports NACCRRA’s Position: High-Quality Child Care Makes a Difference in the Lives of Children - Now and in the Future
NICHD Study of Early Child Care Supports NACCRRA’s Position: High-Quality Child Care Makes a Difference in the Lives of Children - Now and in the Future

April 26, 2010

NACCRRA Honors U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd for His Lifelong Commitment to Children and Families; NACCRRA Also Honors KCET and Kaplan Early Learning Company
NACCRRA Honors U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd for His Lifelong Commitment to Children and Families; NACCRRA Also Honors KCET and Kaplan Early Learning Company

April 25, 2010

NACCRRA Announces Recipient of its National Leadership Award
NACCRRA Announces Recipient of its National Leadership Award

April 20, 2010

May 7, 2010: National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
May 7, 2010: National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day

April 19, 2010

Parents From Across the Nation Converge on Capitol Hill
Parents From Across the Nation Converge on Capitol Hill

March 21, 2010

Report: Most States Fail to Protect Children in Family Child Care Homes
Report: Most States Fail to Protect Children in Family Child Care Homes

January 7, 2010

Report: Forty-Two States Have Cut Programs for Children
Report: Forty-Two States Have Cut Programs for Children

December 17, 2009

NACCRRA Supports Legislation That Will Require Comprehensive Background Checks of Child Care Providers

December 1, 2009

NACCRRA and Every Child Matters Urge Congress to Be Sure to Address the Needs of Children as They Consider Job Creation and Retention Legislation
NACCRRA and Every Child Matters Urge Congress to Be Sure to Address the Needs of Children as They Consider Job Creation and Retention Legislation

October 15, 2009

NACCRRA Commends National Commission on Children and Disaster on its Efforts to Protect Children in Child Care
NACCRRA Commends National Commission on Children and Disaster on its Efforts to Protect Children in Child Care

September 9, 2009

CDC’s Guidance to Reduce Spread of H1N1 Among Children in Early Learning Settings May Not Reach Millions of Children in Care
CDC’s Guidance to Reduce Spread of H1N1 Among Children in Early Learning Settings May Not Reach Millions of Children in Care

July 22, 2009

NACCRRA Supports Legislation Introduced by U.S. Representative Andre Carson That Will Require Comprehensive Background Checks of Child Care Providers
NACCRRA Supports Legislation Introduced by U.S. Representative Andre Carson That Will Require Comprehensive Background Checks of Child Care Providers

July 21, 2009

NACCRRA Supports Legislation Introduced by U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore, Jan Schakowsky and Kay Granger That Will Require Comprehensive Background Checks of Child Care Providers
NACCRRA Supports Legislation Introduced by U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore, Jan Schakowsky and Kay Granger That Will Require Comprehensive Background Checks of Child Care Providers

June 21, 2009

Report: Child Care Costs Continue to Rise Despite Economic Downturn
Report: Child Care Costs Continue to Rise Despite Economic Downturn

March 3, 2009

Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes Across the Nation Are on the Decline and Vacancy Rates on the Rise
Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes Across the Nation Are on the Decline and Vacancy Rates on the Rise

February 19, 2009

Unequal Opportunities for Preschoolers: Differing Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers and State-Funded Pre-K Programs
Unequal Opportunities for Preschoolers: Differing Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers and State-Funded Pre-K Programs

January 26, 2009

Parents' Perceptions of Child Care in the United States: Safety, Trained Providers and Cost Most Important Factors
Parents' Perceptions of Child Care in the United States: Safety, Trained Providers and Cost Most Important Factors

November 23, 2008

Report: Initiatives Used to Transform Military's Child Care System Into a “Model for the Nation” Can Be Implemented in Civilian Communities to Improve the Quality of Care for All Children

September 7, 2008

Grandparents are Serving as Key Support for Working Parents When Formal Child Care Arrangements Fall Through

July 21, 2008

NACCRRA and Advanced Systems Technology, Inc. Partner to Provide Online Learning Opportunities to Child Care Professionals

July 20, 2008

NACCRRA Releases 2008 Price of Child Care Report

July 7, 2008

NACCRRA Releases Policy Agenda to Ensure Children in Child Care Are Safe During Disasters

May 4, 2008

National Provider Appreciation Day: May 9

March 25, 2008

Report: Nearly 7 Million Parents Served by Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies Nationwide

February 4, 2008

President Bush's Proposed Budget Puts Children of Working Parents In Jeopardy

January 21, 2008

Some States's Regulations Don't Protect Children in Home Care Settings

December 17, 2007

NACCRRA Launches New Program Providing Free Respite Care to Marine Corps Families with Children with Special Needs

October 10, 2007

Model of Excellence: Air Force Projects Help Ease Shortage of High Quality Child Care

October 4, 2007

The High Price of Child Care: Parents Are Often Forced to Choose Between Quality and Cost

September 28, 2007

Delaware Infant Death Calls Attention to Need for Basic Child Care Health & Safety Training

June 14, 2007

Recent Rash of Deaths in Child Care: Better Standards, Oversight & Training Needed
Recent Rash of Deaths in Child Care: Better Standards, Oversight & Training Needed

May 29, 2007

Anonymous Donor Provides $100,000 Challenge Grant to Child Care: Donation Fuels National Non-Profit's Work with Families

April 30, 2007

National Provider Appreciation Day: May 11 -- Child Care Providers to Be Recognized

March 26, 2007

Child Care Quality Matters: Provider Training and Provider To Child Ratio Influence School-Readiness

February 28, 2007

Chevron Corporation & Nadine Basha Honored for Outstanding Support of Children: Presented NACCRRA Child Care Leadership Award
New State Report Card on Child Care: States Fall Short in Protecting Children's Safety & in Promoting Learning in Child Care

February 19, 2007

National Policy Symposium Marks 20 Years for Children: NACCRRA Releases State Report Card on Child Care

January 15, 2007

New National Community-Based Training System Proposed to Improve Quality of Child Care

November 27, 2006

New Research Underscores Importance of Helping Parents Identify High-Quality Child Care

November 1, 2006

Is This the Right Place for My Child?: New Research-Based Checklist Helps Parents

August 14, 2006

Is Child Care Ready?: New National Planning Initiative Will Prepare Child Care Programs For Disasters

June 26, 2006

The After-Effects of Hurricane Katrina: Child Care Providers Needed Along Gulf Coast So Families Can Return Home

May 10, 2006

National Poll Reveals: Parents Most Concerned About Quality of Child Care

February 14, 2006

Katrina and the Children: Press Statement of Linda K. Smith

February 1, 2006

New Report: Child Care Fees More Expensive for Families than Housing

October 31, 2005

One Child Lost is One Too Many

September 26, 2005

Nearly 1.5 million children age 14 and younger affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

September 11, 2005

More than 1.2 million children live in communities designated by FEMA as disaster areas.

July 12, 2005

Congress Sits on Critical Legislation While Children Are in Unsafe Child Care

July 31, 2003

Leader of military child care system, former Kennedy legislative staffer takes over as executive director for national child care organization

March 6, 2003

Hill Rally Launches the #1 Question – Is it good for the children? Campaign

July 23, 2002

NACCRRA and American Business Collaborative Partner to Promote Quality Child Care

November 25, 2001

Child Care Aware™ Selects Pilot Sites for Quality in Consumer Education

October 1, 2001

National Association to Undertake Census of Field

June 19, 2001

Child Care Aware Launches New Website for Parents

December 13, 2000

NACCRRA Releases National Standardized Child Care Data Fields