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Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!

February 10, 2025

Child care facilities can now apply to join the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications close March 7.

Eligible facilities will be selected by lottery, and workers at selected facilities can enroll to receive a quarterly payment to increase their income through 2027. An estimated 1,400 child care workers will receive the Best Starts Wage Boost. Full-time workers will receive $2,080 quarterly and part-time workers will receive $1,040 quarterly. For more information, check out the Best Starts Wage Boost website: bskwageboost.imaginewa.org

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