The passage of temporary federal relief by Congress presents an opportunity for states and local governments to make smart investments that will lay the foundation for a stronger child care system nationwide. Child care advocates have a big role to play in helping policymakers determine what policies will build a better system moving forward in an equitable, efficient, and transparent way. To accomplish this, child care advocates will need to continuously meet with policymakers to amplify stories, share concerns and challenges, and present data on the landscape of child care, both now and before the pandemic.