Home-based child care provider will likely have questions about how to prepare for the upcoming tax season. This tax workbook was created and updated to provide timely guidance on how to navigate tax preparation. It is designed to simplify the process of completing the 2022 taxes and alleviating some of the stress by providing step-by-step guidance. Using this workbook, providers can have their taxes prepared by a professional* or complete them using online software. Information is included here to help get started.
2022 Taxes Workbook
October 16, 2025
Home-based child care providers share feedback and insight on their experiences with legislative visits during the 2025 August recess.
October 9, 2025
Families and child care providers are being squeezed as pandemic-era supports expire and federal funding stalls. Across the country, home-based providers are struggling to stay open amid lower reimbursements and rising costs. Without stronger federal investment in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), tens of thousands of children could lose access to care.
September 30, 2025
Carmela is a family, friend and neighbor caregiver who is proud of her Hispanic heritage. Learn more about how her Hispanic heritage shapes her work as a HBCC caregiver in this blog.