Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act of 2023

S 268 establishes federal grants to help states and Tribal entities address child care shortages in underserved areas, known as "child care deserts." The bill provides two types of grants: (1) workforce grants to fund training, credentials, and outreach for child care providers, and (2) facility grants to support construction, renovation, or expansion of child care centers and homes. Funds must supplement, not replace, existing programs like the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, and states must coordinate with workforce development initiatives. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from 2024 to 2030 to increase access to affordable, quality child care in targeted communities.