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Council member inquires about non-payments to DOE childcare providers
2:25:15
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Council Member Julie Won raises concerns about non-payments to childcare providers for Department of Education (DOE) services. She highlights the difficulties faced by providers of 3K and pre-K programs who continue to offer childcare without receiving payment.
- Acknowledges that DOE is not a city agency but receives many complaints about non-payments
- Describes the situation as 'extremely heartbreaking' for childcare providers
- Emphasizes that providers continue to offer services despite not being paid
Julie Won
2:25:15
Thank you so much Councilmember Joseph.
2:25:18
I just want to acknowledge I know that DOE is not a city agency but we do have so many inquiries and complaints about DOE non payments.
2:25:28
It's been extremely heartbreaking especially for our childcare providers for three ks and pre k that continue to provide childcare services without getting paid.
2:25:39
Okay.