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flag Maine’s early childhood programs face funding crises threatening access, quality, and educator retention.

flag Maine’s early childhood education programs face critical funding shortfalls, threatening access and quality. flag Centers like Catherine Morrill Day Nursery struggle with rising costs, low state reimbursements, and staff shortages, as educators earn an average of $34,150 annually—far below living wages. flag Infant care costs nearly 12% of median family income in Cumberland County, and 73% of programs cite staffing issues as a barrier to enrollment. flag Delayed state payments and stalled legislation deepen financial gaps, risking long-term economic losses. flag With over two-thirds of young children having both parents in the workforce, advocates urge public donations to nonprofit centers during the holidays to ensure equitable access and support educators, who are essential to children’s development and Maine’s economic future.

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