Child care is important to me because...
I enjoy being an educator
It helps my child learn and develop skills
It allows me to go to work knowing my child is safe and well cared for
Talking Point 2/3
Unfortunately, right now I face challenges providing or accessing child care because...
I cannot afford child care
There is no high quality child care in my community
I don’t make enough money as an educator to support myself
Talking Point 3/3
More funding for child care would mean...
Higher reimbursement rates and compensation
My program can remain open and be well-staffed
Lower co-pays for my family
More child care options in my community
Child care that meets my need during non-traditional hours
By sharing your experiences, you can make a difference. Want to improve child care? Your story can help leaders and policymakers identify what works, and what doesn’t, to advance a safe, affordable, and high quality early care and learning system for families, providers, and communities.
When you share your story below, you may hear from one of our staff for the opportunity to have your voice amplified through our website, our communications or our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), to name a few.
Follow the below steps to to record and submit your own video story:
Please record your video on a computer (any browser is ok!) or your Android phone. If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, please download the app for best results: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3-2-1-video/id1295694982. If using the app, please use client code: CCA715.
Follow the prompt to begin recording - you will have 90 seconds to share your story. We have included suggested topics and talking points to help you organize your story before recording.
Don't forget to introduce yourself, including your name and state!