In a recent update, Governor Whitmer revealed that 687 child care entrepreneurs have successfully opened new child care programs, while an additional 1,829 center- and home-based programs have expanded their services to accommodate more children. These efforts have resulted in lower costs and increased access to quality child care for families across the state.
The announcement coincided with the one-year anniversary of the launch of Caring for MI Future, a comprehensive strategy aimed at opening 1,000 new child care programs by the end of 2024.
Michigan is making remarkable progress in achieving this goal, as evidenced by the nearly 700 new child care licenses already issued, surpassing expectations for this stage in 2023.
Governor Whitmer emphasized the significance of investing in high-quality and affordable child care, highlighting the benefits of lower costs for working families, increased parental employment, and the provision of a safe and nurturing environment for children’s growth and development.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
