This bill establishes a business coaching program within the Department of Children and Families (DCF) aimed at providing technical assistance to licensed child care providers. The program is designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of child care centers by allowing providers to meet virtually with business coaches, receive coaching in multiple languages, learn strategies to increase enrollment and tuition rates, and access important information regarding regulations and health standards. Participation in the program is voluntary, and applicants must be licensed child care providers in the state, maintain residency during participation, and meet any additional criteria set by the Commissioner of Children and Families.
To implement this program, the bill appropriates $3 million from the General Fund to the DCF. The Commissioner is tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to facilitate the program's operation. Overall, the initiative aims to support child care providers in improving their business practices and ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to children.