Pennsylvania‘s early care and education system is facing a crisis that threatens the well-being of children, families, and the state’s economy, according to a report released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a principal partner of the Early Learning PA coalition.
The report, the 2025 State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania, outlines the urgent need for investment in childcare and pre-kindergarten programs, citing widespread workforce shortages, unaffordable costs, and limited access to high-quality care.
“This report is a wake-up call,” said Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children said in a statement. “Pennsylvania’s youngest learners are being left behind, and our economy is paying the price.”