On Tuesday, June 23, the DC Council took its final vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, closing one of the most consequential budget cycles for early childhood education in recent years. For early childhood educators, directors, families, and advocates across the District, the final vote brought meaningful relief. The Council restored significant funding to the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, strengthened the Child Care Subsidy Program, and preserved HealthCare4Chil

DCAEYC joined DC coalitions and partners including DC Action, Under 3 DC, DC Fiscal Policy Institute, and DC Fair Bidget Coalition, at the John A. Wilson Building for a Council office walkaround focused on protecting early learning investments in Washington, DC. The visits took place ahead of the DC Council’s second budget vote, at a critical point for the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund and the Child Care Subsidy Program. During the walkaround, advocates met with Co

DCAEYC will join early childhood education professionals, directors, families, partners, and community allies on Wednesday, June 17, for the Final Wednesday Walkaround at the John A. Wilson Building. This action comes at an important point in the District’s budget process. It is the final walkaround before the DC Council’s final budget vote, and advocates are continuing to call on the Council to secure the final $2 million needed to fully sustain the Early Childhood Educator

The DC Council’s budget vote marked an important step toward a win for early childhood education in Washington, DC. After sustained advocacy from early childhood education professionals, families, members, partners, and coalitions, the Council moved critical funding back toward early learning programs, including the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund and the Child Care Subsidy Program. The vote helped protect key investments that directly affect educator wages, family a

On Tuesday, June 9, DCAEYC will be at the John A. Wilson Building alongside DC Action, Under 3 DC, and community partners as the DC Council is expected to take its first vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This vote will have a direct impact on children, families, early learning programs, early childhood education professionals, and essential services across the District. Unless the Council acts to raise revenue and reverse proposed cuts, programs that many DC residents depe