Full Event: Congressional PreK Caucus Discussion on Child Care Models & Workforce Issues

On May 21, a panel of experts from across the early child care and education sector held a discussion on mixed-delivery child care models and workforce issues. Leadership of the Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus – Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Joaquin Castro (D-TX) – opened up the event with brief remarks. Panelists included: •Jorden Glaze, Sr. Director of Quality, KinderCare Learning Companies •Paola Andujar, Senior Policy Specialist, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) •Dan Rockaway, President, North Carolina Licensed Child Care Association (NCLCCA) and Owner, Sounds and Colors Schools •Risa May, Treasurer, Virginia Child Care Association (VCCA) and Owner, two Goddard School franchises •Amber Horton, SVP of the North / Northeast Division, Learning Care •Henry Wilde, CEO of Shine Early Learning and Acelero Learning •Radha Mohan, Executive Director, Early Care and Education Consortium, moderator