Child-care provider stiffed

Erica Kilcoyne went to her mailbox this past weekend, expecting an $8,000 check from the state for her Easton day care center.
Like dozens of child-care providers across the state, Kilcoyne depends on the monthly payment, which covers children who attend her center and are enrolled in the state voucher program.
The voucher program offers low-income families financial aid for child care. Providers are reimbursed by the state at a reduced and delayed rate, typically two months later.
Instead of getting the check on Friday for her June invoice, Kilcoyne received a letter saying not to expect one "possibly" until the end of August.
She panicked.
"Every week that I pay my teachers, I'm giving them money I hope I will be getting in two more months," said Kilcoyne, of Brockton, who owns Cowlicks & Pigtails Childcare Center in Easton.
"Every day without this money is hell. What am I supposed to tell my landlord?" she asked.
After word of the payment delay spread among day-care providers over the weekend, the state responded.

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[leann824]

thats not right.

[nickselenalauren]

is that really erica from deal or no deal

[aprilschone1]

see this is why you don't call day care providers...babysitters. Babysitters is drop off. Day care is full frontal service. People...respect you day care providers and do not call them babysitters

[spraysprite]

If she is depending on the state as a supplement, she has to be giving the parents a deal. Quality, reliable childcare, while priceless, is beyond expensive. Sure it's worth it - But it comes at a cost to those who look for it. Quality people come from strong foundations - Our future depends on the groundwork laid by the children of tomorrow.

[rocky038]

i thimk if the parents arent working they should take care of there kids

[SpinergyDude]

Oh, man this stinks. Come on YouTuber let's get this video seen... If she can't stay open, then she closes. Then the kids she watches need to be watched by parents who are working...

See where this is going? Maybe not...

The people who are working and getting help from the state ARE TRYING to get off of that state aid. If they can't leave home due a child who needs someone to wath them...

Tax payers cover the bill even more.

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