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Child Care Support: More Facilities and Skilled Providers

This act aims to increase access to quality child care, especially in areas lacking sufficient facilities. It provides grants to states and tribal entities for training new child care providers and for constructing or renovating child care facilities, making it easier for parents to work and ensuring better development conditions for children.
Key points
Grants for training and professional development of child care providers, including those without higher education degrees.
Financial support for the construction, expansion, or renovation of child care facilities, including home-based child care.
Increased availability of child care in underserved areas, including during non-traditional hours.
Support for retaining and better compensating child care providers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_169
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2025-01-21