Letter: State must act to address insufficient child care funding

Letter: State must act to address insufficient child care funding

Child care remains one of the most undervalued industries, suffering from persistent lack of both political and monetary support. This lack of support is felt by everyone involved — from providers to families and children themselves. The ongoing lack of funding has a direct impact throughout our county and state by forcing classroom closures and limiting access to care. In a recent survey, more than 80% of child care centers in Berks County and …