Who cares for kids when parents work nights and weekends? About 40% of children under 6 are in care during nontraditional hours. A patchwork system, primarily of home-based providers, meets families’ needs. Emily Tate Sullivan, The 74 · September 21, 2026
A growing number of child care providers can't afford food for themselves Hunger is on the rise for the early care and education workforce, raising concerns about care quality. Emily Tate Sullivan, The 74 · January 6, 2026