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during nontraditional hours (weekends, holidays, and evenings after 6 p.m.), for a child has a special need or childhood illness, and/or for families with three or more children are paid federal minimum wage. This is currently $9.00 per hour.

Support for improving business practices, such as management training, paid sick leave, and shared services. Describe:

Accreditation supports. Describe:

Child Care Health Consultation. Describe:

Mental Health Consultation. Describe:

Other. Describe:

4.6.2 Describe what method(s) is used to increase supply and to improve quality for the following. c) Children with disabilities. Check and describe all that apply. Grants and contracts (as discussed in 4.1.3). Describe:

Family child care networks. Describe:

Start-up funding. Describe: The Lead Agency offers Child Care Start-Up and Expansion Grants. Grants applications are reviewed and awarded on a monthly basis. Funds are specifically designated to improve the quality Nebraska Page 133 of 314