Child care workers could get tax credits of up to $4,500 for their education and work.
This bill would create new tax credits for people who work in child care. It would give up to $4,500 each year for three years to those with specific degrees or credentials who work at least 1,200 hours in licensed facilities. This aims to support child care professionals.
Today, there is no specific federal tax credit for individuals who hold child care-related degrees or credentials and work in licensed child care facilities. If this bill passes, the tax code would be changed to create a new "Right Start Child Care and Education Credit." This credit would offer $1,500, $3,000, or $4,500 per year for up to three years to eligible child care providers, depending on their education and work hours in a licensed facility.
S 4918 · 119th Congress · June 24, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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