In 2025, the University of Arkansas’s Office for Education Policy released the Arkansas ECCE Federal and State Programs Funding Report. This report provides a closer look at how Arkansas funds its early childhood care and education (ECCE) system. It examines where funding comes from, how resources are being spent, and how recent policy changes could affect early childhood investments. The analysis also considers persistent challenges related to the availability of early learning opportunities and the stability of funding, particularly for programs serving children and families with limited financial resources.
See the full report here.