Title: Government Resources

URL Source: https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources

Published Time: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:07:25 GMT

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Advice and information for parents and families learn about child care and child development.

## Featured Government Articles

[Article ### Wonderschool Partners Ranked #1 and #2 in The Hunt Institute’s National Child Care Finder Scale The Hunt Institute’s National Child Care Finder Scale evaluates state child care finders across design, usability, search functionality, and provider transparency. Florida and New Mexico emerged as national leaders, reflecting a new standard for how states can modernize access to child care.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/wonderschool-ranked-1-2-national-child-care-finder-scale)

[Article ### How to Make Child Care More Affordable in Your Region Child care is vital for supporting working families and ensuring children’s success, but high costs pose a significant challenge. In this article, Chris Bennett, CEO of Wonderschool, explains how governments can reduce child care expenses by increasing the supply of programs. Using the principle of supply and demand, he draws a comparison with rent prices to illustrate how more child care options lead to competitive rates. Bennett provides actionable strategies for governments, including fostering public-private partnerships, supporting new providers, and repurposing existing spaces to expand child care availability and affordability.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/how-to-make-child-care-more-affordable-in-your-region)

[Article ### How Government Can Invest in Centralizing Business Services to Foster a Free Market in Child Care The child care industry stands at a crossroads, where the demands of working families and the realities of market forces collide. For too long, the fragmented nature of business services has stifled competition and innovation, trapping providers and parents in a cycle of inefficiency. But there is a way forward. In this compelling analysis, Chris Bennett, CEO of Wonderschool, argues that government investment in centralized business services could unlock the full potential of the child care market. By streamlining operations and reducing administrative burdens, we can create a true free market—one where quality care is accessible, affordable, and sustainable for all.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/how-government-can-invest-in-centralizing-business-services-to-foster-a-free-market-in-child-care)

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[Article ### Wonderschool Launches New Oversight Platform to Help States Detect Child Care Fraud and Strengthen Payment Integrity Wonderschool has launched Wonderschool Oversight™, a new platform designed to help states detect child care subsidy fraud early and strengthen payment integrity without disrupting access to care. Built on partnerships with more than a dozen states, the platform uses advanced analytics and AI to surface risk patterns while preserving professional judgment.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/wonderschool-launches-child-care-oversight-platform)

[State Case Studies ### How Mississippi Built a Statewide Substitute Teaching Pool to Stabilize Child Care Learn how the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and Wonderschool partnered to tackle severe staffing shortages in child care centers. Through the innovative Wonderschool Substitute Teaching Platform, this collaboration has significantly improved operational stability and enhanced the quality of early childhood education in Mississippi. Discover the successful implementation, impressive results, and real-life testimonials that showcase the impact of this strategic initiative.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/case-study-scaling-child-care-in-mississippi)

[Article ### How West Virginia’s Tri-Share Model is Closing the Child Care Gap—And Why Other States Should Pay Attention West Virginia’s Tri-Share model is easing child care costs by splitting them three ways—between the state, employers, and families. The pilot shows a blueprint other states can adopt to boost workforce participation and support providers.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/west-virginia-tri-share-child-care-gap)

[Article ### Section 45F: What Employers Need to Know about the Expansion of Federal Tax Credits for Child Care](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/section-45f-expanded-child-care-tax-credit)

[Article ### New Mexico Just Made Child Care Free, and We’re Honored to Support the Work New Mexico just made child care free for every family starting November 2025. Learn how Wonderschool partnered with the state to build the infrastructure for this historic, sustainable expansion of access.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/new-mexico-free-child-care)

[Article ### A Note from Our Founder & CEO: Questions About Child-to-Staff Ratios A note from the Wonderschool founder and CEO regarding questions on child to staff ratios.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/a-note-from-our-founder-ceo-questions-about-child-to-staff-ratios)

[Provider Stories ### From Machinist to Thriving Child Care Provider: Sarah's Inspiring Journey in Rural Michigan In rural Michigan, Sarah Allen faced limited child care options. With Wonderschool's guidance, she transformed her career, creating a thriving home-based child care program that serves 15 families in her community.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/from-machinist-to-thriving-child-care-provider-sarahs-inspiring-journey-in-rural-michigan)

[Article ### How To Expand Quality In-Home Child Care Programs In Your County In-home child care is an efficient way to meet demand in counties large and small, learn five key steps county leaders can take to bring more care to more children today.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/how-to-expand-quality-in-home-child-care-programs-in-your-county)

[State Case Studies ### How Wonderschool Empowers CCR&R Agencies and Child Care Providers in Pennsylvania’s Region 1 Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are essential in connecting families to quality child care and supporting providers. However, balancing these responsibilities can be challenging. Wonderschool provides CCR&Rs with a technology platform that simplifies administrative tasks, enhances communication, and enables data-driven insights. In Pennsylvania’s Region 1, Wonderschool’s partnership with NWIR ELRC has empowered 30 new and existing providers and created real-time engagement between parents and providers. Read on to see how Cheryl Moss, a program director, transformed her child care program with Wonderschool’s tools.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/how-wonderschool-empowers-ccr-r-agencies-and-child-care-providers-in-pennsylvanias-region-1)

[Article ### Why We Can't Simply Lower Prices of Child Care by Advocating for Lower Tuition Child care is not just a service—it’s the backbone of working families and the bedrock of our children’s future. Yet, the relentless rise in costs has pushed this essential resource out of reach for many. Calls to lower tuition are growing louder, but beneath these demands lies a complex web of financial realities that can’t be ignored. The solution isn’t as simple as slashing prices. In this incisive piece, Chris Bennett, CEO of Wonderschool, confronts the urgent truth: to preserve both affordability and quality in child care, we must first grapple with the true cost of sustaining these vital programs.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/why-we-cant-simply-lower-prices-of-child-care-by-advocating-for-lower-tuition)

[State Case Studies ### In One Month, 37 New Child Care Programs in Mississippi Open-Creating 1095 Slots Mississippi faced a critical need for more child care options, and through a strategic partnership with Wonderschool, the state successfully created 3,000 new child care slots. This case study delves into the transformative impact of this collaboration, highlighting how technology-driven solutions can help states meet growing demands for early education. Discover the steps taken, the results achieved, and the lessons learned that could benefit other states facing similar challenges.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/addressing-child-care-staff-shortages-in-mississippi)

[Guide ### 7 Emerging Child Care Trends For Government Leaders There's a wave of new solutions coming to help replenish child care deserts nationwide. Learn about the 7 new ideas that can help more families find child care in your city, county, state, or workplace.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/7-emerging-child-care-trends-for-government-leaders)

[Guide ### What Are Child Care Technology Solutions? A 2024 Guide for Government Leaders Explore how technology-based child care solutions can address the challenges of finding affordable, high-quality care. Learn the benefits for families, providers, and government agencies, and get steps to implement these solutions in your community.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/the-best-child-care-solutions-for-government-leaders)

[State Case Studies ### Launching Local Child Care Programs For Montage Health Read more how Wonderschool can help launch child care programs for employers and meet the needs of employees.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/launching-local-child-care-programs-for-montage-health)

[Article ### Enable Your Workforce: Home-Based Child Care Sponsorship With Wonderschool & The CHIPS Act Applying for CHIPS Act funding? Curious about revolutionizing your semiconductor workforce support? Dive into Wonderschool's In-Home Program Creation Solution – the answer to cost-efficient, scalable, and community-centric child care. Ready to redefine your approach?](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/enable-your-workforce-new-in-home-program-creation-with-wonderschool-the-chips-act)

[Article ### CCDF’s Recent Proposal for Child Care Improvement: How Wonderschool Can Support Explore how Wonderschool's innovative solutions effortlessly align with proposed CCDF regulation changes, providing practical avenues to address the child care crisis in the United States.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/ccdfs-recent-proposal-for-improvement-how-wonderschool-can-increase-efficiency-and-results)

[Article ### New Child Care Program Creation Can Make The Child Care Chips Act A Big Success: Here's Why Join us as we explore how home-based program creation can play a critical role in the success of the Child Care Chips Act.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/new-child-care-program-creation-can-make-the-child-care-chips-act-a-big-success-heres-why)

[Article ### Inadequate Childcare is One of the Leading Causes of Lost Revenue — But It Doesn’t Have to Be Read about the connection between lost revenue and childcare, how it effects individuals, and how that impact magnifies into the broader economy.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/inadequate-childcare-is-one-of-the-leading-causes-of-lost-revenue-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be)

[Article ### The Economic Impact of Insufficient Child Care in Texas Texas is known for its booming economy, but lack of childcare still costs the state over $9 billion per year. Opening affordable family childcares could fix that.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/the-economic-impact-of-insufficient-childcare-in-texas)

[Article ### The Connection Between Employer-led Child Care Benefits And Trickle Up Economics Trickle Up Economics, and child care benefits go hand in hand. Learn about employer-led child care benefits' past, present, and future and how they can affect families, companies, and economies.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/the-connection-between-employer-led-child-care-benefits-and-trickle-up-economics)

[Video ### Wonderschool in New Mexico Case Study: The Fuzzy Slipper The Fuzzy Slipper is a child care program in New Mexico that utilizes Wonderschool's software and provider platform for operations and backend management.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/the-fuzzy-slipper-wonderschool-in-new-mexico-case-study)

[Provider Stories ### Innovating Child Care Program Creation In Oakland Case study on how E.C.E. entrepreneurs can attend Wonderschool Academy to get all the tools and training they need to start a successful, quality in-home preschool.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/innovating-child-care-program-creation-in-oakland)

[State Case Studies ### Supporting Growth: North Carolina Family Child Care To Preschool Centers Wonderschool partnered with North Carolina Smart Start to help child care directors of centers and family child cares stabilize and grow their businesses.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/supporting-growth-from-family-child-care-to-center)

[Article ### Customized, Government-supported Child Care Solutions By Wonderschool Learn about how your network can use our modular child care solutions to change the child care landscape in your community.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/customized-government-supported-child-care-solutions-by-wonderschool)

[Article ### What The NYC Economic Transition Team Means For Child Care Chris Bennett, CEO of Wonderschool, joins Mayor Eric Adam's Economic Transition Team.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/why-i-am-excited-to-part-of-the-nyc-economic-transition-team-and-its-potential-for-child-care)

[Article ### 6 Things to Know About the Build Back Better Plan's Bipartisan Early Childhood Provisions Read about new funding potential for early childhood care and education over the past 18 months at the federal, state, and local levels.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/build-back-better-plan-learnings)

[Article ### Maryland Family Network Partners With Wonderschool To Stabilize Childcare State-Wide Find out how Maryland Family Network is investing in the infrastructure of high-quality care. Team up with Wonderschool to improve child care in your community.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/maryland-family-network-partners-with-wonderschool)

[Article ### Making Child Care More Affordable And Accessible Wonderschool's CEO joins U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Tami Forman to discuss increasing child care access. Partner with Wonderschool to support your network and state.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/women-workforce-child-care)

[Article ### In-home Child Care Needs Government Support Read about how to stabilize and support child care providers long-term to strengthen our community and economy.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/why-in-home-childcare-needs-government-support)

[Article ### Quality Home-Based Preschools: The Paradigm Shift Home-based preschools offer low ratios and many learning opportunities. Once considered a lesser option, these programs are becoming a boutique form of child care and early childhood education. Find a home-based preschool at Wonderschool.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/bias-in-home-childcare)

### [How AI Can Boost Child Care Marketplaces and Help Parents Searching For Care Discover how Wonderschool's groundbreaking marketplace is making another large step in the child care search experience with AI.](https://www.wonderschool.com/blog/state-local-government-resources/how-ai-can-boost-child-care-marketplaces-simplifying-searches-parent-education)