Affordable childcare and universal Pre-K are the first steps to growing our economy because they will allow the parents of young children the opportunity to join the workforce.
Affordable childcare and universal Pre-K are the first steps to growing our economy because they will allow the parents of young children the opportunity to join the workforce.
OUR CHILDCARE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING FOR ANYONE: THE PARENTS, THE CHILDCARE PROVIDER, OR THE BUSINESS OWNER.
PLAIN AND SIMPLE CHILDCARE IS TOO EXPENSIVE.
RATES BASED ON FAMILY INCOME, NOT A FLAT RATE.
IT'S TIME FOR A STANDARD
10-HOUR DAY.
LET'S PROVIDE OVERNIGHT AND ALTERNATIVE HOUR CARE AS A STANDARD.
OUR CURRENT CHILDCARE SYSTEM
* Flat rate, regardless of income
* Fees include time out of center for illness or vacation
* Fees include time out of center for illness or vacation
* Facilities operate on standard 8-9 hours days
* Additional hours are called wrap-around care and are available for an additional fee
* Additional hours are called wrap-around care and are available for an additional fee
* Meals are provided by parents
* Non-traditional or off-hour care are often at increased rates or not available
* Non-traditional or off-hour care are often at increased rates or not available
SARAH'S PROPOSED CHILDCARE SYSTEM
* Fee schedule based on annual income
* Opportunities to take time away from the facility without paying or losing your slot for care
* Opportunities to take time away from the facility without paying or losing your slot for care
* Standard 10 hour day to allow parents the ability to commute to work without wrap-around care
* USDA-based meals provided by facility to all children to include: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, as necessary
* Non-traditional or off-hour care provided at the same rate at daytime care
* Education-based play and support for age appropriate skill-building
