Establishes grant program for constructing kitchen facilities in licensed child care centers; appropriates $1,000,000.

This bill establishes a $1,000,000 grant program administered by New Jersey's Commissioner of Children and Families to help licensed child care centers build kitchen facilities. It directly affects licensed child care centers by providing funds for kitchen construction, with requirements that include submitting detailed plans, demonstrating how the kitchen will support nutrition education, and meeting state building safety standards. Centers must apply with specific documentation, including facility blueprints, a nutrition-focused curriculum plan, and budget details. The program mandates equitable distribution of grants across northern, central, and southern regions, including urban, suburban, and rural areas.