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On the Utah Children’s Table Podcast, we bring together advocates, community leaders, service providers, and experts to explore the policies shaping children’s lives in Utah.
Episode 1: Child Care is on the table with Kristy DeGraaf
In the first episode of the Utah Children’s Table Podcast, Executive Director Moe Hickey sits down with child care and early learning professional Kristy DeGraaf to examine the growing challenges facing affordable child care in Utah. Drawing from nearly two decades as a licensed provider and her background in social work, Kristy shares firsthand insight into the financial pressures on families and the sustainability challenges confronting providers. Together, they discuss why the early years are critical for child development and how early childhood policy decisions such as public investment and regulatory choices, are shaping outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Click here for transcript. This episode was recorded on January 30, 2026.
