 Out of 36 OACD countries, the United States ranks 26 in investments in early childhood education and care. And despite recent gains, the United States also comes in near the bottom when comparing labor force participation rates among women. Part of this is because our lack of care infrastructure keeps women from working. Women in countries like Canada and Germany have greater investments in care supports and therefore are able to participate in the labor force at higher rates. If the United States was able to match the rates that we see in those countries, we would add an additional $775 billion in economic activity every year.