CHILD CARE
& EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Today, Washington, DC has one of the most robust free pre-K programs in the nation. Mayor Bowser has made it a priority to build on this progress by expanding investments in high-quality, affordable child care to create more seats and reduce the financial burden on families.
Mayor Bowser’s investments in child care reflect a commitment to giving all children a strong start and all families a fair shot. In 2018, Mayor Bowser set a goal to add 1,000 new infant and toddler child care seats in three years. The District hit that goal a year early, surpassing 1,240 new seats by 2020.
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AMELIA HUNT
Principal at Thaddeus Stevens
Early Learning Center and Military
Road Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center and Military
Road Early Learning Center
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