Different Entry Points for Childcare : Session 3

Overview & Synopsis

Expanding affordable childcare requires diverse types of provision to meet the varied needs of families. Governments have several policy options, including direct public provision and partnerships with the nonstate sector. While achieving high coverage and impact will demand time and new funding in many countries, immediate progress can be made by leveraging opportunistic entry points. These approaches utilize existing financial sources and programs to create incremental improvements while laying the groundwork for comprehensive, long-term strategies.