Much has been reported about the national child care crisis whereby the supply of child care teachers is not sufficient to meet the demands of working parents. Additionally, there is anecdotal evidence of closed child care classrooms in Mississippi.
Therefore, the Systems Change Lab conducted a study of Mississippi childcare teacher wages and benefits, working conditions, and current needs. The project was funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and conducted in partnership with the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning with assistance from the Forum for the Future Child Care Wages Working Group, which receives backbone support from the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance.
The results of this survey are informative for policymakers and others working to improve the economic stability of the state by understanding the supports needed for a stable child care workforce.
CREATED FOR: for the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
This report describes leading strategies that are emerging throughout the country and describes how specific states are implementing these strategies. Understanding best practices employed by other states can guide Mississippi policymakers and early childhood education leaders in making informed decisions about actions addressing the crisis in our state.
CREATED FOR: the W. K. Kellogg Foundation