ECE Policy Solutions
What does effective ECE policy look like? This section offers a framework for policymaking that balances guiding principles with practical design strategies. You'll find our five core principles that anchor good policy, seven key strategies that states are already using, and specific policy priorities to focus on. This is where values meet action.
Five Core Principles
State policymakers need both a compass and a map. This section provides both: a set of core principles that should guide any state ECE policy, and a collection of tested strategies drawn from real-world experience. Together, they offer a coherent foundation for decision-making that reflects what matters most — and what works best.
Policy Priorities
While every state is different, some challenges are universal. This section highlights two of the most urgent and actionable policy goals: making care and education more affordable for lower-income families, and strengthening the workforce that provides it. These are essential levers for expanding access and improving quality across all communities.
Solutions In Action
Looking for ideas that already work? This section highlights real-world programs, policies, and partnerships that have delivered results in states. Drawn from diverse political and geographic contexts, these examples offer practical inspiration and replicable models to consider.
