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Child Care Aware® of America’s Policy Symposium is the nation’s premiere conference addressing issues affecting local, state and federal public policy for children in child care.

This year’s conference, April 10-13 in Washington, D.C., is packed with sessions designed to help develop and promote more effective public policy strategies around key topics including parent engagement, emergency preparedness and background checks. Click here to see the event schedule.

Additional highlights:

• Congressional and Administration staff will discuss agenda priorities for the 113th Congress in preparation for Day on the Hill, which gives participants an opportunity to advocate for legislation critical to moving the needle on quality, affordable child care for all children.
• A new Health Aware event will bring regional child care professionals and wellness experts together to develop high-quality nutrition and physical activity programs for young children.
• The Thought Forum will challenge participants to examine alternative options to better finance an affordable, quality child care system.

Join us in advancing the development and learning of all children in child care. Register by March 9 to take adavange of early bird savings.