When was the childcare act updated

The bill, if implemented, would allow about three-quarters of working families in the U. That amounts to a total of about 9. Currently, only about 1. Malik notes that thanks to chronic underfunding, only about 1-in-7 children who qualified for child care assistance actually received it during fiscal year Capping child care costs could mean big savings for families.

Beyond the direct benefits to families, legislation such as the Child Care for Working Families Act has many indirect impacts as well, says Laura Dallas McSorley, director of early childhood policy at American Progress. After her daughter was born in , Bottego shifted from working in government to a job that allowed her to work from home, even after earning her MBA in public policy.

She ended up doing a side hustle from home, buying and selling used vinyl. Two years ago, Bottego landed a job as a field representative for the U. Census Bureau. And while it only requires a high school degree, it permits Bottego maximum flexibility, thereby allowing her to avoid paying before- or after-school care costs. A policy that would cover some of those child care costs would be "liberating," Bottego says. If she knew that child care costs were capped, for instance, she'd be able to go on a job interview where she didn't know the salary upfront.

It's "very demoralizing and discouraging" to take the time to go on several interviews for a job, only to find out afterward that you cannot swing it because of child care costs, Bottego says.

Printable version. The Childcare Act sets out the following legal duties. Local authorities are required to ensure sufficient childcare.

Local authorities are required to provide information to parents and families. Agencies are required to work together and integrate services. The Act reforms regulation and inspection with the introduction the Ofsted registers. Local authorities are enabled to gain and record information to support future funding.

Introduction of the Act The aim of the Act is to transform childcare and early years services. Aim of the Act Key points of the Act include the introduction of an education and care framework EYFS , responsibilities of the local authority and the introduction of the Ofsted registers.