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Session 5a

Childcare Panel

Wednesday, April 29 | 9:00AM

An examination of childcare systems and workforce participation, focusing on access, affordability, and the impact of early childhood investment.

Datascape is a mobile, interactive report app built by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Tap the charts to get a deeper look at the data presented here.

Dedicated Childcare Funding Structure

  • Nashville / Tennesse
  • Miami / Florida
Smart Steps (state program): Federally-funded CCDF payment assistance for working families. No dedicated local property tax levy. Child Care Improvement Fund: $15M/yr (3yr state pilot).
The Children’s Trust: Voter-approved special taxing district (0.5 mills, est. 2002). FY2024-25 budget: $255.8M. Largest Children’s Services Council in Florida.
Source: TN TDHS, 2025; Children’s Trust FAQ / Children’s Funding Project, Oct. 2025

Childcare Annual Cost

  • Tennessee
  • Florida
for Center-Based Infants
for Center-Based 4yr Olds
Source: Procare, 2024; CCAoA, 2024; ChildCareCalculators.com, 2025

Income

  • Nashville
  • Miami
Median Household
Source: 2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates; 2023 GDP BEA divided by population

Childcare Cost as % of Median Household Income

  • Tennessee
  • Florida
Source: 2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates; CCAoA, 2024