PA Child Care Crisis
September 2023 Child Care Crisis Survey Fact Sheets
A survey conducted by partners of the Start Strong PA Campaign quantifies Pennsylvania’s current child care crisis, which threatens parents’ ability to work and the overall economy. The survey — conducted between January 31, 2023 and February 12, 2023 — details the current child care staffing crisis in 1,107 Pennsylvania child care, Pre-K Counts and Head Start State Supplemental programs across 54 counties and its effects on working families' ability to access care.
Providers’ Stories
Hear directly from PA child care providers and parents on this newly released video how the staffing crisis is impacting their business and ability to work.
Share Your Story
By sharing your experiences, you will help us inform Pennsylvania legislators and advocate for the necessary changes to make healthy development outcomes for infants and toddlers possible.