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This bill, titled the "After Hours Child Care Act," aims to improve access to childcare for parents who work outside of traditional 9-to-5 hours, such as those with evening, night, or weekend shifts, by establishing a "Child Care and Development Innovation Fund." This fund, managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will award competitive grants for up to five years to eligible entities, including childcare providers or partnerships, to expand existing childcare programs, enter into contracts for childcare services, conduct planning activities, or establish new onsite childcare facilities at workplaces. The grants, ranging from $25,000 to $500,000, can be used for staffing, facility improvements, curriculum development, assisting providers with licensing and quality improvements, and providing training on safe sleep practices, with a required 25% non-Federal match. The Secretary will also report to Congress every two years on the impact of these grants.

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