This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 120 days examining challenges with military child care and child development centers on military bases. The report must analyze the current workforce at these centers, including how many employees are military spouses, and assess whether licenses and certifications for military spouses can be made transferable when service members relocate. The legislation also directs the Department of Defense to evaluate current vacancy rates at child care centers, determine how many additional children could be served if centers were fully staffed, and explore whether military spouses living in on-base housing could provide childcare through a supervised program. Additionally, the report must recommend incentives to attract and retain military spouses in child care positions, such as professional development opportunities, stipends, and flexible scheduling. The bill addresses a key concern for military families by examining how to improve access to child care and employment opportunities for military spouses.
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