SENATOR MAHER ISSUES STATEMENT AS STATE BOND COMMISSION APPROVES $16.5 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2026
“Our state’s continued investment in child care is heartening, as we’re making a direct commitment to supporting families while reducing the high cost and barriers to access experienced by so many parents. Today’s release of $16.5 million will go to child care providers and centers to upgrade facilities and expand the number of children served. I’m grateful to Governor Lamont and the State Bond Commission for their quick actions and continued focus on supporting the children and families of Connecticut.”
State Senator Ceci Maher, D-Wilton, Senate Chair of the Committee on Children, after the State Bond Commission today approved $16.5 million in funds supporting child care center capital improvements and expansion to meet a goal of adding 16,000 child care spaces in the next five years.
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