Child Care Performance Review Bill
Official: Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026
This bill aims to improve child care services by requiring regular reviews of how well states are performing. It helps ensure that states address any issues that could affect the quality of care for children.
1. This bill requires a review of each state's child care program every three years. 2. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services will conduct these reviews. 3. States with serious problems will be labeled as high risk after the reviews. 4. High-risk states will receive extra monitoring to ensure improvements are made. 5. The goal is to improve the quality of child care services across the country.
This bill affects families who rely on state-funded child care services.