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Office of Early Childhood and advocates back online portal to help families find child care
Summary
Acting Office of Early Childhood Commissioner described House Bill 7044 as a single online portal to let families search and compare programs and provide aggregate statewide data. Advocates and business groups supported the portal; witnesses cautioned about design, mobile access and ongoing costs.
Hartford — Supporters of a proposed early care and education portal described the measure as a practical step to reduce barriers that parents face when searching for child care across Connecticut.
Acting Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Elena Truer told the Committee on Children on Feb. 27 that House Bill 7044 would create “a single online platform or website where families can search, compare programs, understand what’s available in regards to slots and spaces,” and would provide aggregate statewide data to help policymakers and providers plan.
Why it matters: Witnesses said families and providers need a centralized, up-to-date information…
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