Originally Posted by nannyde:
I fear there will be strings attached to this eventually. After getting this kind of subsidy, parents aren't going to want it to end. I see the next phase being... the provider has to qualify as a "high quality" daycare. High quality, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. First move would be every family qualifying has to go to a registered daycare to get the credit.
That’s exactly what happens here in MN
Parents can get up to $10,000 per child for child care but must attend or use the funding only by using a 3 or 4 star rated child care (4 stars = max amount)
Every child born into the family is automatically added to the grant. Grant covers the child until first day of Kindergarten.
Families don’t have to commit to same child care provider and can use whatever provider they want as long as the program is rated 3 or 4 stars.
I have 3 families/kids using this option. They do not pay a single dime towards their costs.
I am required to do all billing etc. Parents do nothing but show up every day.
There are NO work or school requirements for parent.