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Early childhood providers urge FRAC to consider new local revenue for childcare and workforce supports
Summary
Columbus Early Learning Centers and other early-childhood providers said the childcare system is financially unsustainable for families and providers, and suggested local licensing fees, developer contributions and a human services fund to expand access and stabilize centers.
A representative of Columbus Early Learning Centers and other child-care advocates told the Funding Review Advisory Committee that the local childcare and early-education system is financially fragile and requires new revenue approaches to remain viable.
Doctor Gina Ginn, chief executive officer of Columbus Early Learning Centers, told the committee that the cost of care — cited at more than $12,000 per child annually…
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