Play Is Serious Business – and Kids Need More of IT

Alexandra Gruner

Associate Creative Director

Playtime is an essential part of Cassandra Freer’s career.

As an early childhood educator, she’s an expert at nurturing confident learners. It’s all about encouraging kids to stay curious, take on challenges and try new things.

“Children often don’t even realize they’re learning,” says Cassandra. “They’re simply enjoying the experience, exploring and making meaningful connections through play.”

But families in her home state are struggling to find high-quality care.

“In New Mexico, there’s a strong need for sustainable funding, staffing support and resources that allow programs to operate at their best,” Cassandra explains.

Educators like her are teachers, caregivers and advocates all at once – expected to earn degrees, complete training and attain credentials. Yet their compensation rarely reflects the financial burden, skills and commitment the role demands.

That’s why America’s childcare workforce is steadily dwindling.

Educators can’t make a living wage. Programs can’t keep up with rising costs. Working parents can’t afford the support they need – or the opportunities their kids deserve.

To fix this broken system, Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) is urging lawmakers to fund child care in New Mexico and across the nation.

“When child care is accessible, classrooms reflect a more diverse and inclusive community,” Cassandra shares. “This creates a richer, more meaningful environment where children learn from each other.”

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899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 900  Washington D.C. 20002
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. As a 501(c)(4), gifts made to SCAN are not tax deductible.

899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 900  Washington D.C. 20002
(800) 243-5075
supportercare@savechildren.org

Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life. As a 501(c)(4), gifts made to SCAN are not tax deductible.

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