More than 70k child care programs set to close, according to report

(CNN) – Finding affordable childcare remains a big issue for many American families, but the problem is about to get worse.

The end of the Childcare Stabilization Grant Program is just three days away.

That means more than 70,000 childcare programs might also come to a close.

That’s according to an analysis by the Century Foundation.

The organization says about 3.2 million children would be kicked out of daycare, when the program ends.

The Historic Federal Program was part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act passed in 2021.

Meanwhile, a bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House that would enhance three existing childcare tax credits.

But getting any additional funding through Congress right now might be difficult.

Some House GOP members are trying to cut spending in the Fiscal 2024 Government Funding Bill.

If a bill isn’t passed by the end of the month, the government will shut down.