While many child care facilities were able to welcome back students earlier this summer, some facilities across the state have remained closed, putting providers and Michigan families in challenging situations. Even centers that have been open may still experience intermittent temporary closures for specific classrooms or their entire facility as confirmed COVID-19 cases surface and students and staff are quarantined for the safe and healthy of all.

The Brookings Institute released data on child care needs for working parents as the economy continues to reopen. Nationwide, 41 million families