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Childcare providers tell Moore council DHS cuts put centers at risk
Summary
Local childcare operators testified that recent and proposed Department of Human Services cuts (speakers cited a $5-per-day reduction) have already forced closures and will cost centers thousands per month; they asked council members to urge state lawmakers to advance provider-backed fixes.
Several local childcare providers used the city council’s public-comment period to urge elected officials to press the Oklahoma Legislature and state DHS to act after recent funding reductions.
"Childcare in the state is in a crisis," said Destiny Bivens, who identified herself as director and owner of Thrive Early Learning Center. Bivens said two local centers closed in recent months and that an April cut of $5 per day…
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