Washington State Proposes Expanded Childcare Plan
A new childcare proposal includes longer operating hours and year-round preschool access. The plan aims to provide assistance to families earning up to $153,000 annually for a family of four. Additional components of the plan include more school-based health services.
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KIRO FM Seattle
“about going bigger on childcare, which is something that she campaigned on. And so this plan would have longer hours, year-round preschool, and more help for families who make too much to qualify for state aid”
KIRO FM Seattle
“City Council, 21 to $28,000 per year per child for child care alone. It goes a little bit down for you, but you know, again, even nanny care, $3,800 to $5,500 a month.”
KIRO FM Seattle
“is there are nearly 20,000 kids who are not enrolled in public schools and the district is like, hey, hopefully this would also give them another reason to come back.”
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