LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Nearly 4,000 child care providers across the state will be receiving a share of $24 million in one-time operational grants from Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
The funding, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, is designed to provide a financial boost to child care providers who participate in the Child Development and Care Scholarship program, which helps working families afford high-quality child care.
Eligible child care providers will automatically receive payments this week and payments average about $6,000. Payment amounts were determined by the age of the children, amount of time in child care, and the quality rating of the program. Providers may find more information on the MiLEAP website.
The Child Development and Care Scholarship program supports low-and no-cost child care for over 42,200 children in Michigan, up 18,500 children from January 2021.
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