Thanks to all who participated in the conversation! We are no longer posting new comments.

We asked:

• How long have you waited? Tell us about your experience trying to access a quality space for your child.
• If you are a parent, tell us whether fees for quality child care are affordable for you.
• If you work in child care, tell us what it would take for you to make a living wage.

Thanks to all who participated in the conversation! We are no longer posting new comments.

We know families need child care to be affordable and available in their communities. We’ve outlined the current lack of affordability and availability, and how it could change.

We asked:

• what other elements of a child care system are important to you and your family?