Opinion | We can’t afford to balance budget on backs of child care small businesses

The article argues that shifting to attendance-based reimbursement for child care providers would severely destabilize these small businesses, which rely on consistent enrollment-based funding to maintain operations. This change could lead to closures, reducing the availability of child care and disproportionately affecting low-income families who depend on these services. It's crucial to support these providers not just for their economic viability but for the broader societal impact on workforce participation and child development. The author stresses that cutting support for child care means compromising on economic stability and equity.