Introduction: State and local investments are increasing in many states for early care and education programs. But in others, states are not investing sufficient dollars to ensure all children have access to high quality programs. A deep understanding of financing strategies and a willingness to engage in finance reform is necessary to ensure all children have access to high quality early care and education. Purpose of the document: This document is intended to help state policymakers make decisions about which financing strategies are needed to support the early care and education (ECE) programs in their state. The information contained here is not an empirical analysis; it is based on a review of key resources on financing early care and education and informed by observations from policy leaders at the state and national levels. (author abstract)