License-exempt home-based child care (LEHBCC) providers serve millions of children and families across the country but are often not part of the state child care subsidy systems that help families pay for care. This means that these families are unable to receive child care assistance that helps them work and allows their children to be in care that meets the family's needs. These providers are disproportionately used by families with children who are in priority groups for public investments, such as infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, immigrant families, and families who need nontraditional hour care. Despite their importance, relatively little is understood about these providers and their involvement with the child care subsidy system.
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