Stager: Quality child care key to America’s economic recovery

Access to high-quality child care could make or break our economic recovery. The sector is not only a crucial support for working parents, but also a vital component of the small business ecosystem. COVID-19 has devastated the child care industry, forcing many providers to shut their doors and leaving countless families feeling helpless. Congress must continue to keep child care available for working families and secure direct, long-term funding for providers.