Arlington has long had a childcare shortage problem. During the pandemic, strangely, that helped its programs survive.
Although childcare programs across the nation have shuttered due to the coronavirus, in Arlington, only three licensed programs have closed, said County Board member and childcare advocate Katie Cristol. One is reopening in a new location better equipped for social-distancing, while two others closed permanently (one of those closures was virus-related).
“The good news is, what has been one of the biggest challenges of the landscape of Arlington has been an asset,” she said, adding that demand remained strong locally, buoying Arlington’s centers, “most of which have faired fairly well.”
Help is on the way for Virginia parents struggling to pay for childcare
Northam: Early educators have been diligent and dedicated to keeping children safe
Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday $203.6 million in new funding to increase access to child care and support child care providers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
By: Brendan King
and last updated 2021-04-03 18:49:50-04
RICHMOND, Va. Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday $203.6 million in new funding to increase access to child care and support child care providers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds, provided by the federal stimulus packages, will go toward the Commonwealthâs Child Care Subsidy Program. The dollars will allow even more families struggling to make ends meet to qualify for help paying for childcare.
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