Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County

By: Noah Tong|May 19, 2023

Johnson County Board of Supervisors have voted to raise wages for eligible child care workers. CREDIT PEXELS

A resolution to increase wages by two dollars an hour for eligible child care workers was approved unanimously May 18 during a Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting.

First presenting a proposal to the board of supervisors in November, the Child Care Wage Enhancement program allows child care professionals to make $13.16 an hour, so long as they work at least 32 hours per week in an early childhood classroom…

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Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County

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