SEATTLE – More Washington children are expected to qualify for public child care and preschool programs in 2025 and 2026.
But in the final weeks of his administration, Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a budget that could delay the expansions for several years.
Although it will be months before state lawmakers finalize the budget, Inslee’s proposals suggest a potential outcome for early learning amid the state’s budget crunch: increasing provider pay while delaying more affordable access for thousands of children…