Tim Kaminski News Today

As Texas’ child care centers struggle to stay open amid mounting post-pandemic financial woes, a lifeline thrown out by voters last year — a new tax credit for providers —

Child care centers are struggling to make ends meet, and a new voter-approved tax credit is a first step toward boosting the flagging system, advocates say.

The Texas Workforce Commission provided more than $34 billion to childcare centers through the CARES Act. Those checks stopped in May.

The Texas Workforce Commission provided more than $34 billion to childcare centers through the CARES Act. Those checks stopped in May.

The Texas Workforce Commission provided more than $34 billion to childcare centers through the CARES Act. Those checks stopped in May.

One if by land, two if by sea — and three if you do both.

Early childcare providers are asking lawmakers to put $2.3 billion in early childhood education.

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upset the fragile child care industry, about a third of the state’s child care providers remain closed.

Iowa, Colorado and New Jersey only recently opened their portals for pandemic aid, while some states that already accepted applications still haven't distributed funds.

The U.S. childcare industry has been crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic.