seeks to eliminate regulations requiring childcare workers to possess a degree, certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from a“Subsequently, they’ve left families with no options.
While supporters argue that this regulation helps professionalize the childcare industry, opponents claim it is another barrier for otherwise qualified caregivers and drives up costs for childcare.from Tootris News and Education Center, D.C. is one of the most expensive states for childcare, with an average of $24,243 a year in 2023.
“Parents in D.C. are facing an uphill battle with childcare costs spiraling out of control, making it a privilege only the wealthy can afford,” said Lee in a statement. “The current regulations are not only impractical but also harmful, pushing skilled childcare workers out of their jobs.” He also said that this new bill will bring “much-needed flexibility and affordability” to the system at a time when families need it most.by Under 3 DC, 57% of parents said the cost of early education would affect their ability to continue living in D.C.“The shortage of common sense in Washington continues to make it harder and harder on American families,” Britt said in a statement.
“For example, a completely unnecessary D.C. requirement for childcare workers to hold a college degree contributed to depleting the local childcare workforce. The result: less and less childcare options for parents at increasingly higher costs.”