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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Government Keeps Changing The Rules And Providers Pay The Price

from Stumbling Through Work · host Jerek Hough

Send us Fan MailThey say it’s about fraud, but the numbers don’t match the panic. The federal government is rolling back key Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) rules, pushing child care subsidy payments back toward attendance-based billing and away from enrollment-based payments and advance pay. If you’ve ever tried to run a classroom, a center, or a small family daycare, you already know what that means: a sick kid becomes lost revenue, a vacation becomes a budget hole, and a no-call no-show somehow becomes your financial problem while rent, payroll, and food bills stay the same.I break down why this kind of child care funding whiplash keeps early childhood education unstable, and why child care should be treated like infrastructure instead of a welfare-style program with constantly shifting rules. Then we pivot into the real-world leadership piece that directors actually feel every day: your staff “not communicating” and your parents “being difficult” often points to people leadership, not a staffing problem. Presence matters. Clear, calm communication matters. Building ownership matters, especially if you’re tired of being the bottleneck for every tiny decision.Follow me :Website:  https://www.abbreviatedlearning.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abbreviatedlearningInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abbreviatedlearning

Send us Fan Mail They say it’s about fraud, but the numbers don’t match the panic. The federal government is rolling back key Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) rules, pushing child care subsidy payments back toward attendance-based billing and away from enrollment-based payments and advance pay. If you’ve ever tried to run a classroom, a center, or a small family daycare, you already know what that means: a sick kid becomes lost revenue, a vacation becomes a budget hole, and a no-call no...

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