After years of consideration, WV House passes child care bill aimed at stabilizing the industry

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 848

Last Updated: 6 days, 11 hours ago

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Years in the making, a bill aimed at expanding child care in West Virginia was approved by House of Delegates members on Wednesday.

Tiffany Gale, owner and director of Miss Tiffany’s School for Young Children in Weirton, West Virginia, said it was an important step forward for child care in the state. It’s the first child care bill to move out of the House in five years.

“These changes recognize the real financial challenges providers …

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