Child Care Considerations and Access
Issue briefChildren & Families
Prior to COVID-19, the child care industry was heavily impacted by a variety of factors: minimum wage hikes, low reimbursement rates, overregulation/licensing requirements, lack of availability of infant care, lack of rural access and child care “deserts.” Many providers were already closing or eliminating subsidized care slots. Providers have had enormous challenges staying open due to poor business conditions prior to COVID-19. The pandemic only added to the financial burdens and uncertainty providers are experiencing.
Keywords:
Background checks
Child care
COVID-19/corona
Department of Children
Early Achievers
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
Working Connections Childcare (WCCC)
Youth and Families (DCYF)
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