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Building Stronger Child Care Systems

Written by Child Care Aware® of Missouri | Sep 3, 2025 8:41:59 PM

From Data to Impact: Building Stronger Child Care Systems

Child care systems succeed when decisions are based on clear, accurate, and actionable data. That’s why we’re introducing From Data to Impact: Building Stronger Child Care Systems—a seven-part series exploring how effective data practices can enhance access, improve quality, and drive better outcomes for children, families, and providers.

Over the next few weeks, we will explore how data shapes policy decisions, enhances program accountability, identifies workforce needs, supports funding strategies, measures outcomes and impact, and encourages continuous improvement. Each article will include real-world examples, practical tools, and lessons learned from the field—demonstrating how data can move beyond numbers to create meaningful change.

By turning insights into meaningful actions, we can build child care systems that are equitable, resilient, and responsive to the needs of our communities. 

Stay tuned for the first article of this exciting series beginning next week.

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