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CSCCE offers research and technical assistance on implementing sound early care and education workforce policy.
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About the Workforce Index
Each edition of the Index provides guidance to advocates and legislators on policies that require attention.
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2024
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2020
2024 State Profiles
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2018
2024 Interactive Map
Early Childhood Workforce Index 2016
The Economic Well-Being of Early Educators in California: Early Educator Well-Being Series
October 23, 2024 • Report • By Wanzi Muruvi, Anna Powell, Yoonjeon Kim, Abby Copeman Petig and Lea J.E. Austin
This report was generously supported with grants from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Early…
October 8, 2024 • Report • By Caitlin McLean, Lea J.E. Austin, Anna Powell, Sophia Jaggi, Yoonjeon Kim, Jenna Knight, Silvia Muñoz and Marisa Schlieber
Key Findings From the 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index
October 8, 2024 • Video • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)
How to Use the 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index
Policy Toolkit 2024
October 8, 2024 • Fact Sheet • By Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE)
Territories Profile 2024