The 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study, published by Iowa AEYC and I2D2, has identified several challenges the early care and education workforce faces. To build a more sustainable workforce, a statewide advisory committee developed five key recommendations informed by recent statewide research. These recommendations aim to improve the quality of child care in Iowa and provide better support to child care providers. To learn more, please read the newly-released 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study Brief 1: Overview of Recommendations. Let’s work together to create a better future for Iowa’s children.