Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2025

Starting a home-based child care business comes with real upfront costs — licensing fees, supplies, playground equipment, insurance, and sometimes home renovations. This bill would create a one-time refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 for licensed family child care providers to cover those startup expenses. It targets new providers who operate out of their homes and care for at least two non-family children, and it would sunset after seven years. The goal is to help grow the supply of affordable child care, especially in communities where options are limited.