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Kaminski also pointed out that childcare centers are indirectly competing with public schools, which began offering full-day pre-K programs under House Bill 3 in 2019. The reduced rates offered by public schools for pre-K programs have put additional pressure on private childcare centers, making it challenging for them to compete.

So the private industry is asking the legislature to increase subsidies for lower-income households while decrying public sector solutions. Frankly, I'm surprised at this point that the state is funding public solutions at all. Curious to see where this goes.