equal-access-supply-building-strategies

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not adequately describe strategies to improve the supply and quality of child care in infant/toddler child care or underserved geographic areas, as required by 98.16(y) and (aa). (Plan Questions 4.5.4a and 4.5.4b) • The Lead Agency does not adequately describe how they identify gaps in the supply of child care for children with disabilities, as required by 98.16(x). (Plan Question 4.5.4c) Overall Target Completion Date: 07/31/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The Lead Agency does not adequately describe strategies to improve the supply and quality of child care in infant/toddler child care or underserved geographic areas, as required by 98.16(y) and (aa). (Plan Questions 4.5.4a and 4.5.4b) 05/30/2025 2 The Lead Agency will implement a childcare grant for providers to enhance the supply and quality of 01/31/2025 care for children in underserved areas, including infants and toddlers. 3 The Lead Agency will collaborate with Early Intervention and the Department of Education to identify children under 13 years of age with disabilities. 03/31/2025 4 The Lead Agency does not adequately describe how they identify gaps in the supply of child care for children with disabilities, as required by 98.16(x). (Plan Question 4.5.4c) 07/31/2025 5 The Lead Agency will collaborate with Early Intervention and the Department of Education to identify gaps in the supply of child care for children under 13 years of age with disabilities. 05/30/2025 6 The Lead Agency will conduct a survey of families identified through the collaboration to assess their child care needs. 07/31/2025