Early childhood educators celebrate increased funding
But providers say more money alone won’t solve access issues that many families face.
Source: stlpublicradio.org
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But providers say more money alone won’t solve access issues that many families face.
The state funding is divided into two pots; more than $55 million is set aside for school districts and charter schools, while about $26 million is available for community-based child care providers. The programs are supposed to prioritize low-income families.