Kentucky program subsidizes care for childcare workers
The program subsidizes care for workers who work at least 20 hours a week at a center, regardless of household income.
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·Pulse issue · October 8, 2026
Kentucky made child care aid for child care workers permanent
Kate Shanks said lawmakers made Kentucky’s program permanent earlier this year.
The question
Can child care assistance keep child care workers from handing their paychecks back for care?
The read
Together, these show Kentucky supporting providers statewide and a Watauga initiative helping childcare workers pay for care for their own children.
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