Missouri’s turnover rate in the childcare industry is high, and an organization is focused on changing that. Child Care Aware of Missouri will initiate a test program in St. Louis County called WAGE$. Alisa Nelson talks with Beth Ann Lang, Deputy CEO, who says no business can function with a turnover of 30-40% annually.
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
Child Care Aware of Missouri secures $5.6 million to boost educator pay and strengthen St. Louis County’s early childhood workforce.
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St. Louis, MO 63141
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