Total Grants Distributed Statewide: $4,549,700

Purpose

• Short-term assistance for licensed child care programs to remain open.

Impact 

• Total Programs Awarded: 398
• Average Payout: $11,431
• Children Enrolled (self report): 9,073
• Desired Enrollment (self report): 14,401

Status of Child Care at Phase I 

• Majority of child care programs owners were concerned about their future business stability.
• Ninety-six owners were not receiving a salary in order to cover operational expenses.
• Child care enrollment was down overall, specifically in child care centers and after-school programs.
• Child care programs were experiencing labor shortages.
• Family access to child care was worse than pre-COVID, especially for children with special needs.