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- More than 400 Oklahoma childcare facilities have closed since November, per the Licensed Childcare Association (LCA).
- Janell Wheat, a board member of LCA, reported a surge in distress calls from providers.
- Destiny Bivins faces a $4,000 monthly loss as COVID-era benefits end, with subsidies dropping from 85% to 55% of state median income starting in July.
- Wheat and Bivins urged parents and providers to contact legislators and officials for support.
