On September 16 and 17, 2024, the LISC Child Care and Early Learning team held a Child Care is Infrastructure regional convening at historic Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, MO. Over 50 participants representing diverse geographies and backgrounds were in attendance, engaging in an immersive experience of expert perspectives, essential information, peer learning, networking & inspiration. Topics covered included funding opportunities through a federal and local policy lens, strategic partnerships, and infrastructure supply building strategies.
On March 6th the LISC Child Care & Early Learning team officially launched the Making Space Matter toolkit.
A collection of resources on child care facility development and related strategies you can use to actively plan for an interconnected system of support.
List of resources associated with the Making Space Matter toolkit.
Presentation at National Children's Facilities Network Monthly Members' Meeting, September 2022, on LISC's Making Space Matter report and toolkit.
How each of the 50 states regulates outdoor space, crowding, lighting, and facility quality.
Case studies of supportive zoning practices that help support the maintenance and growth of child care systems.
A guide to taking an equitable approach to funding early learning facility projects.
The importance of peer-to-peer learning initiatives to support child care facility work.