Pandemic-era federal aid for America’s child-care system has expired, leaving states and families scrambling to cover rising costs and prevent closures.
The loss of billions in stabilization grants marks the most significant funding shift in early-childhood care since the pandemic, with consequences rippling across the workforce and economy.
The expiration of COVID-19 stabilization funds this fall has pushed many child-care centers, especially those serving low-income families, to the brink. The temporary program, launched in 2021, distributed about $24 billion nationwide to keep centers open and workers employed during lockdowns and labor shortages.
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