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Services Cite Childcare Gains From Fee Assistance but Warn Staffing, Facilities and Benefit Rules Remain Constraints
Summary
Witnesses told the subcommittee that investments in child development centers and fee assistance have reduced wait lists, but staffing shortages, limited facility capacity and potential side effects from recent pay increases (childcare fee bands and public benefits eligibility) remain concerns.
House members pressed the witnesses on child development centers (CDCs), child care access and related family support programs; the panel of senior enlisted leaders described progress and persistent problems.
Master Chief Petty Officer James Ordene and Chief Master Sergeant David Flolte credited expanded funding for child development facilities, fee assistance programs and initiatives to increase CDC capacity and staffing.…
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