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Fresh Food, Dance Class, and Nap Mats: What's Lost Without Federal Money for Child Care

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By serving these families, Gale got access to federal child care subsidies. Leaders in Washington routed additional money through state agencies to child care centers like Miss Tiffany’s, too, which meant that these small businesses accustomed to slim margins finally had some financial breathing room.

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The Best Subscription Boxes for Homeschoolers: In-Depth Reviews

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Why we love it: Their materials are easy to understand and accessible for children to navigate independently. While that may not be primary homeschool age, we think it is an incredible box to introduce early development skills that they’ll benefit from in the long run. Check out our full hands-on review of Little Passports.

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Do Child Care Solutions Stand a Chance in Congress?

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For child care, that’s legislation like the Small Business Child Care Investment Act, which is cosponsored by Republican Sens. Joni Ernst and Marco Rubio, that would help nonprofit providers get better access to government loans to help them expand their businesses (Ernst and Rubio did not respond to The 19th’s questions).