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@kcoumn.bsky.social
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We are a coalition of MN community-based childcare providers, teachers & parents who believe that all children deserve high-quality care & workers deserve thriving wages and benefits. We're organizing together to transform how we do childcare.

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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 4h
We've been talking to parents across Minnesota about the cost of childcare. We really don't like their answers. And this doesn't even begin to tell the story of how much debt young families are carrying to pay for childcare... Childcare For All MN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Exactly why we are organizing for a mixed delivery system that makes all kinds of childcare available so families can choose what’s best for them whether that is family or center based care. We need every option. And yes please to the funding to make it happen and the right size regulations that
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OPINION: Home-based child care is the backbone of America’s infant-toddler care system. We need more of it
New Mexico is providing a blueprint and a path forward for solving the nation’s severe shortages
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Did you know that even though we live in a digital/social media world, people still write "letters"? And you can too? Join us tomorrow from 12-1 for a lunch hour letter writing workshop and walk away having a letter to submit to your local newspaper!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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‘Where is our friend?’ ICE surge trauma lingers for preschool kids, teachers
The flood of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into Minnesota last winter had a lasting impact on some of the youngest Minnesotans. Classmates disappeared, teachers were tense and families sc...
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Please read our statement on the Trump Administration's plan to pay stay-at-home parents and please allow us to reiterate boldly that we need a childcare system that allows every kind of family the financial freedom to make the choices that are right for their family. #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
ICYMI…we’ll have a statement on it soon, because in addition to fighting for universal childcare, we have the pleasure of constantly having to respond to the complete nonsense coming from the federal administration.
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Check out Ally's commentary in the Minnesota Reformer today. It's 🔥🔥🔥 "If you think childcare doesn't affect you, think again." minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/02/25…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Thank you Dolly, for the light you were in the world and for the love you gave to all the kids and the amazing educators who them find tap into that greatness.
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
More evidence, in case you needed any more, that the solution IS in fact, money. 400,000 kids can't access assistance for childcare because there isn't enough money...We could have THIS instead ⬇️⬇️⬇️! #ChildcareForAllMN www.npr.org/2026/08/19/nx-s1-592032…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Head Start families! And childcare providers who serve Head Start families please urge your families to sign onto a joint comment about the Trump administration's proposed rules to gut Head Start! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe…
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Head Start Families: Urge the Administration to Protect the Future of Heart Start / Familias de Head Start: Hagan un llamado urgente a la Administración para proteger el futuro de...
OVERVIEW: Together for Head Start invites all family members of children currently enrolled in a Head Start program to sign onto a joint comment urging the Administration to withdraw their recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would undermine quality of and access to Head Start services. This letter will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a comment and will be shared with members of Congress, members of the press, and on social media to advocate for Head Start and its program standards. Please feel free to share this form with current Head Start families in your network. To learn more and get additional resources about the notice of proposed rulemaking, see the following Linktree: https://linktr.ee/headstartnprm. COMMENT DRAFT & BACKGROUND: Instructions + Who is this Letter For? Current Head Start family members including parents, grandparents and other caregivers are invited to raise their voices in...
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Childcare providers in our Somali community met with @Senator John Hoffman and Rep. Mohamud Noor this week! The last year and a half has been incredibly challenging and through it all they have continued to provide exceptional care to thousands of families! #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Here and on our website at www.kidscountonus.com ...our statement on the Trump administration's attacks on Head Start (yes, again).
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
How do you know where candidates stand on childcare? You host a candidate forum and ask them! Great evening with Representatives Zack Stephenson and Kari Rehraurer in Senate District 35 at Creative Kids. They even got the quintessential politician holding a baby photo! #FundChildCareNow
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
We are SO excited that everyone, no matter their political affiliation, is talking about universal childcare! www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/bemidji…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Hola, hablantes de español. Este viernes hay una llamada introductoria de Childcare for All MN en español de 16:00 a 17:00. ¡Únete a nosotros! Regístrate en www.childcareforallmn.com
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
St Paul showing off its amazing childcare programs! And telling candidates and elected officials all about childcare and why we should have universal childcare. Thanks to Community Child Care Center for hosting and Rebecca Noecker and Robin Gulley for hanging out with kids, parents, and teachers!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
We look forward to a time (and will keep organizing for a time) when we don't need to make statements like this. Sending love to our Somali neighbors and communities across Minnesota.
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
How do our elected officials know about the challenges childcare providers and families are facing? YOU tell them. @SenatorJohnHoffman visited @CKAOrono today to talk childcare, and read to the kids. We've seen him in action before. He's a fan favorite in the reading department! #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Intro Call en español Viernes!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
America is far from perfect, but it belongs to all of us, no matter what we look like or where we live. And we'll keep working to make it a place where every child, every family, every educator, and everyone, has what they need to thrive. #ChildcareForAllMN #fundchildcare #250
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
👀 Minnesotans have their eye on universal childcare. Over 3,000 people have signed the #ChildcareForAllMN petition. Will you be the next one? bit.ly/cc4allmn
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
27 people came out last night to engage with candidates at one of our first candidate forums. We invite all the candidates and ask them all the same questions so we can learn about their thoughts on childcare! Thanks @SenatorHeatherGustafson and Jim Demay for joining us!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Intro Calls en español! July 1, 12:30-1:30 pm on Zoom: secure.ngpvan.com/yjnlsxcyO0aeBoAof… July 10, 4:00-5:00 pm on Zoom: secure.ngpvan.com/8tTEljRqTEW9naV2c…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
THIS SATURDAY! It's time to play outside, and time for the adults to organize! Join us in Rogers on Saturday, the 27th to talk Childcare for All while the kids play. Sign up at www.childcareforall.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
At the premiere of @MomsFirst’s “No Country for Mothers” tonight! The overwhelming theme of the film is childcare and how it’s not working. Parent and #ChildcareForAllMN leader Ashley Gustner was on the panel and talked all about how we CAN have universal childcare because we absolutely can!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
TOMORROW! Join us in Hugo to talk with current and future lawmakers about why we need universal childcare in Minnesota! Go to www.childcareforallmn.com/events to register.
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Don't forget to join us for Part 3 of our Webinar series Tuesday morning. Let's talk about what we mean when we talk about "high quality childcare." Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/rQLujCuH8E2KjcjOO…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Love seeing leaders in Rogers enjoying family night at #RockinRogersDays and #thebazillions concert while spreading the word about #ChildcareForAllMN. If you’re in the northwest suburbs next Saturday, June 27 join us for a morning playdate with coffee and donuts at the Rogers splash pad!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
It's summer! Time to play outside, and time for the adults to organize! Join us in Rogers on Saturday, the 27th to talk Childcare for All while the kids play. Sign up at www.childcareforall.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Want to know what our elected officials and candidates for office think about universal childcare⁉️ And help make sure they know that Minnesotans want universal childcare⁉️ Join us on Wednesday in Hugo! Go to www.childcareforallmn.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Happy Juneteenth! In case you didn't know, our childcare system is built off of the unpaid labor of Black women dating back centuries. Take a moment to learn more today. Check out the webinar "Anti-Blackness and the Limits of the American Social Safety Net" www.childcareforeveryfamily.org/learn/
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join us for Part 3 of our Webinar series on Tuesday, June 23. What does "high quality" really mean when we talk about childcare. Let's explore! Sign up here: secure.ngpvan.com/rQLujCuH8E2KjcjOO…
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Leaders are out and about in their communities telling everyone they see about Childcare for All! Look at this pretty table, and the cool race car game from our Rochester crew! We love to see the pure joy happening around this campaign. #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A super full day at the Capitol including a bonus press conference about universal childcare with @ChildCareforEveryFamily! Julie, Chelsey, and Ashley got to talk Childcare for All MN and sport these awesome "Universal Child Care or Else" bags. They are ready to win #ChildcareforAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Oh! We spy yellow #ChildcareforAllMN shirts in D.C.! Our leaders are at the Capitol today organizing our Members of Congress to support universal childcare. Go Ashley, Chelsey, and Julie!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
TOMORROW! Don't miss it! Learn about how we absolutely can build a fraud-proof childcare system with free or low cost childcare for families, professional pay for educators, and integrity baked in from the beginning. Sign up at www.kidscountonus.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
So much fun! So grateful for community and being on community with others who are committed to good things for our kids!
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Don't miss Part 2 of our Webinar series! If you missed Part 1 last week, "Childcare Funding–How Much Money is Enough?" send us a note and we'll send you the recording. But you should sign up for this one even if you can't watch the first! Sign up at www.kidscountonus.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
There's a nursing "shortage" because nurses are underpaid and undervalued, but ALSO because they can't find or afford childcare... Let's change that. Join us to celebrate #ChildcareforAllMN - Saturday in Minneapolis! Sign up at www.childcareforallmn.com .
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We CAN build a childcare system that works and works really well! Join us Tuesday, the 16th to talk about it. Sign up at www.kidscountonus.com/events
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Check out this swag! Come to the Childcare for All MN launch party on Saturday from noon to 4 and snag yours! Be there at 2:00 for a super cute press conference... Sign up at www.childcareforallmn.com !
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We skipped a few days and now we're down to only 4 days left before June 13 and the Childcare for All MN block party. And this parent's comment tells you exactly why we need universal childcare!
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Katie @littlelistmaker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
When I was a toddler teacher over a decade ago, our director cut to part time while working 60+ hours a week, then worked as a volunteer to keep the doors open. It wasn't enough. Nothing has gotten better for workers in our state that claims to be moving towards universal child care.
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It's a NY headline, but it is the same everywhere in the country. We have to stop treating childcare like it doesn't matter and stop treating childcare educators like they don't matter. #FundChildCare
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Don’t forget to join us for Part 1 of our Webinar series tomorrow morning! Register at www.childcareforallmn.com . #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We're hosting a 3 part Webinar series on the costs of childcare, how we can make a fantastic system that works for everyone, and what high quality really means. Join us for the first one on Tuesday, June 9! Register at www.childcareforallmn.com . #ChildcareForAllMN
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Ok, since we grabbed this screenshot today, we've added 21 more signatures, but LOOK! 👀 This is like when your car hits an even number of miles and you see it! We want to DOUBLE this to 5,000 by June 13 in 10 days. Can you help us? Will we see you on June 13? Sign up at www.childcareforallmn.com
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Read that last sentence again. That's a choice no parent should have to make. Families deserve choices! Help us launch our Childcare for All campaign on June 13 so families can have those choices. Sign up at www.childcareforallmn.com .
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Kids Count on Us @kcoumn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy June! We're counting down to our Childcare for All Campaign Launch Block Party extravaganza from now until June 13 with a (heartbreaking) story everyday. Join us! Go to www.childcareforallmn.com to tell us you're coming!
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