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This bill requires all private early education and care programs, including child care centers, family child care homes, and school-aged child care programs licensed by the state department, to publicly display their standard child care rates on their websites. For programs without a website, they must disclose their rates upon reasonable request. The rate must be clearly displayed per child and per care level, with programs retaining the right to note that prices are subject to change and can be considered estimates. The bill provides a one-year implementation period, meaning these transparency requirements will go into effect one year after the law is enacted. The goal appears to be increasing transparency and helping parents more easily understand and compare child care costs across different providers, which can be a significant expense for families. By mandating public rate disclosure, the bill aims to make child care pricing more accessible and straightforward for parents seeking care for their children.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S113