""We know early learning is transformative and very beneficial for the students that we serve in Los Angeles. We know that there are still gaps in terms of access to programs and care for our families in Los Angeles, and that this is a really significant expense for families.""
""A lot of our families struggle with the cost of child care or with finding the right location for their family where there's a quality program that they know is going to meet the social, emotional, academic and health needs of their students.""
LAUSD aims to double its infant care centers and expand early education programs to tackle the affordability crisis in child care. The plan includes reopening closed centers and increasing preschool classrooms on elementary campuses. This initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens on families, as median infant care costs in L.A. County are high. Board member Kelly Gonez emphasizes the transformative nature of early learning and the need for accessible programs to support families in Los Angeles.
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