Child Care Modernization Act: Enhancing Support for Parents and Providers
This act aims to make high-quality child care more accessible for parents by offering greater choice and flexibility. It introduces changes in funding and standards to ensure safe and supportive environments for children, while helping parents balance work and family life. Citizens can expect improved availability and quality of child care services, especially in low-income areas.
Key points
Increased flexibility for states to develop child care systems that best suit family needs.
Support for parental choice in child care services, including consumer education.
Improved quality of child care services through new health, safety, and professional development standards for staff.
Increased access to high-quality child care for low-income children.
New definitions of eligible activities for parents, covering a wide range of work and educational pursuits.
Introduction of grants for expanding child care supply and facilities, including renovations and new constructions.
Requirement for states to set child care payment rates that cover the actual cost of services, including staff salaries.
Facilitation for low-income families through a sliding fee scale to ensure child care is not a financial barrier.
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