Michele Schmitt is the senior director of government relations and business development for Procare Solutions. In this role, she meets with legislators and other stakeholders in early childhood education to advocate for the industry and stay on top of what's happening in government, both at the federal and local levels, in policy and proposals.

In this episode, Michele breaks down a recent visit to Capitol Hill and gives an update of what child care center leaders and families should be paying attention to in the coming months.

She also explains initiatives happening in different states to come up with solutions for needed funding and delves into how shared services can help child care providers run their businesses.

For more information on what grants and resources are available in your state, check out the Procare Solutions state resources page to see what options you have for funding help!