About Childcare.fyi
Connecting stories, data, and policy around America's care economy collapse
We believe childcare and healthcare aren't separate crises—they're two expressions of the same structural failure: the collapse of America's care economy.
Our platform connects real family experiences to data, legislation, and emerging solutions to help parents, caregivers, and advocates understand how policy affects their daily lives.
We layer information so busy parents and experts alike can find the right depth—from simple explanations to detailed policy analysis.
The Care Economy Crisis
Left the U.S. workforce in early 2025 due to childcare costs, according to University of Kansas analysis.
National average for infant care in a center—more expensive than public college tuition in 38 states.
Many families spend over 20% of household income on childcare—nearly 3x the 7% affordability threshold set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
High-cost areas see even more extreme costs: Seattle families pay $22,000-$42,000/year for infant care—comparable to many private college tuitions. Similar patterns exist in Boston, San Francisco, and New York City. Sources: PEPS 2024, Axios Seattle 2025.
Your Voice Matters
"Democracy is not a spectator sport. When it comes to childcare, your voice isn't just important—it's essential."
Every day, parents make impossible choices about childcare. But here's what most parents don't realize: you have more power than you think. The people making decisions about childcare policy work for you. They need to hear from you.
The Power You Already Have
Your representatives vote on childcare legislation every session. They decide how much funding goes to childcare programs, whether to expand subsidies, what regulations govern providers, and how to support working families.
The problem? Most parents don't know what legislation is being considered, how they'll be affected, or how to contact their representatives.
Your Experience is Policy Data
Every parent who has struggled with childcare costs, every family forced to make impossible choices, every worker who left their job because childcare was too expensive—your experience is essential information that can change how representatives vote.
What We Do
Policy Analysis
Track federal, state, and local childcare legislation with progressive disclosure from simple summaries to full legislative text.
Data Transparency
Link to primary sources: KU analysis, BLS data, IRS Form 990 filings, and childcare cost studies.
Family Stories
Share anonymized caregiver experiences to illustrate systemic patterns and human impact.
Advocacy Tools
Connect families with their representatives and provide tools for effective advocacy.
Join the Conversation
Have a story to share? Questions about policy? Want to stay updated?