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1964
Head Start is funded by the Economic Opportunities Act. -
1969
The first Kindercare center is opened. -
1982
National Association for Family Day Care is founded. -
1985
San Francisco becomes the first large city to require developers to set aside space of funds for child care space. -
1988
The U.S. Department of Education establishes Even Start, a parent education/literacy program. -
1990
Child Care and Development Grant is enacted. -
1996
The Stand for Children Campaign begins, initiated by the Children's Defense Fund. -
1997
Bill Clinton reestablishes the White House Conference on Children. -
2001
NAEYC celebrates its 75th anniversary. -
2003
Campaign Launched to Avoid SIDS In Child Care Settings. -
2005
Operation Military Child Care is started to support the child care needs of parents who are activated and deployed. -
2013
President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative.