Barbara Mikulski actually said...

Now, the average rate of pay for a child care worker in the United States is under $25,000 a year.

I do believe inspections are incredibly important. I think they should occur.

this is why I'm optimistic that this subcommittee will be able to produce a reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant.

Many of our children have significant physical challenges, now a growing emotional challenge, particularly with the high rate of autism.