Community-driven pilot program seeks solution to child care scarcity, affordability crisis

Gov. Mike Kehoe recommended an appropriation of $2.5 million for the pilot’s second year. Participants hope it can put child care within more families’ reach, strengthen Missouri’s workforce and stabilize revenue for providers

 

Missouri Launches First-Ever Child Care WAGE$ Pilot

Child Care Aware of Missouri secures $5.6 million to boost educator pay and strengthen St. Louis County’s early childhood workforce.