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Indiana’s child care system is at a crossroads as Governor Mike Braun pushes sweeping deregulation aimed at slashing costs—eliminating degree requirements for directors, dropping high school diploma mandates for caregivers, and even letting volunteers fill staff ratios. While the plan promises affordability and economic relief by boosting vouchers and provider reimbursements, critics warn it risks turning early education into babysitting, jeopardizing kids’ development and kindergarten readiness. Concerns mount over weakened safety standards and reduced emphasis on nurturing interactions like hugs and songs. With public hearings ahead and legal review pending, Indiana faces a pivotal choice: prioritize cost-cutting or safeguard the quality that shapes young minds.

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