With pandemic relief money for child care running out, states are taking on the responsibility of finding solutions to sustain the sector. Kentucky took a creative approach by making all child care employees eligible for free child care, regardless of income. This incentive has proven successful, as more families are able to access subsidized care and child care centers can fully staff their operations. This idea has caught the attention of other states, with 30 expressing interest in implementing a similar approach. In neighboring West Virginia, one child care center owner is hoping her state follows suit to attract workers and provide affordable child care options.
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/06/1203182131/kentucky-free-child-care-day-care-workers