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North Carolina Task Force Unveils Child Care Improvement Plan

1/13/2026

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Governor Josh Stein announced the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education released its 2025 year-end report.
The bipartisan task force, co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and Senator Jim Burgin, proposes six recommendations to improve child care accessibility and affordability.
Key measures include establishing a minimum subsidy reimbursement rate and exploring subsidized child care for educators, with advocacy continuing in 2026.

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Governor Josh Stein announced the North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education released its 2025 year-end report.
The bipartisan task force, co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and Senator Jim Burgin, proposes six recommendations to improve child care accessibility and affordability.
Key measures include establishing a minimum subsidy reimbursement rate and exploring subsidized child care for educators, with advocacy continuing in 2026.