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Sara Mauskopf

Sara Mauskopf is the co-founder and CEO of Winnie. She’s also the mom of three young children and vocal advocate for high quality child care and early education for all.

News Daycare

How the New "Banana Bill" Could Help Childcare Providers

This may come as a shock but at some licensed childcare centers, opening a bag of chips for a child is allowed, but peeling a banana for a child is not.

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Child Care Cost Working Parents

Child Care Costs More Than College. Why Are We Still Using Old Math?

Child care now costs more than public college tuition in 38 states. Yet the federal government's primary tool to help families afford it, known as the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit,...

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Technology News

How AI Can Actually Transform Early Education

When people talk about AI in education, the conversation almost always goes the same place: personalized tutoring. Apps that sit alongside students and fill learning gaps in real time.

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Announcements

A Decade of Winnie

It feels like just yesterday that I was a brand new mom brainstorming with my co-founder about how we could make parents’ lives easier. That brainstorm turned into a company and this month...

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Preschool Parenting Cost News

Government Shutdown 2025: What Parents Need to Know

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families are starting to feel the effects. Funding for key programs like Head Start, WIC, and SNAP is at risk....

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Child Care News

Everything You Should Know About Free Childcare in New Mexico

In a historic turn of events, New Mexico has become the first U.S. state to guarantee free universal childcare for all residents, regardless of income, effective November 1, 2025. This is...

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K-12

Everything Parents Need to Know About the New Federal School Choice Policy

In July 2025, the U.S. government passed a major education reform that could significantly expand schooling options for millions of families. Tucked into the broader budget bill known as...

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News

Parents Are Still Searching for Summer Camps in June. Here's Why

At Winnie, we've been tracking parent search behavior for years, and one thing we know for sure: summer camp planning usually starts early.

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Child Care

The Jobs AI Will Never Replace

AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. It’s writing code, streamlining operations, and even assisting in decision-making. While the benefits of AI are undeniable, one thing...

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Announcements News

What’s Ahead for Winnie in 2025

Highlights from 2024 This year Winnie helped a record number of families find the childcare they need! Over 659K parents found child care on Winnie with 153K different child care providers...

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