April 2025 - Child Care Aware MN

Reflections from Ann McCully

As I approach retirement on May 1, I have had an opportunity to reflect deeply on what I have learned about this field over the past 23 years, how far we have come, and the work that lies ahead. I truly respect and admire those who work in child care and have been glad to…

Local Child Care Data Now Available

A new feature on the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website allows users to search for local child care data about their Minnesota region. The data includes the total number of young children, the number of licensed child care programs by type, the regional average weekly rates, and desired and licensed program capacity. This real-time…

Spotlighting our Empower to Educate Advisors

Our Empower to Educate advisors throughout the state help hundreds of current and aspiring early childhood educators begin, advance, and sustain their child care careers. Thanks to a new video, you can hear in their own words how they use their passion for the field to support program participants. This inspiring video reminds all of…