Subsidies may be means-tested, and available in higher amounts to lower income families

Linking the level of subsidies to the quality of care (measured by early childhood quality rating systems if available), with higher subsidies available to providers that meet benchmarks and invest in quality of care
Instituting universal pre-kindergarten programs
Considering child care infrastructure for areas lacking options in state capital plans
Advocating for the federal government to specifically invest in child care and early education infrastructure just as it invests in public safety, public parks, and public schools
Understanding cultural preferences of racial and ethnic groups and families in states with child care deserts, so that policy solutions can adequately meet the needs of diverse families