Expanding Access to Child Care for Military Families Act of 2024

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program (2026-2030, extendable to 2032) to improve child care access for military families. It directs the Department of Defense to create 12 partnerships with child care providers near military installations across all branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and joint bases), aiming to increase available child care slots, support provider workforce development, and provide professional training. Partners must guarantee they won’t reduce care for non-military families or build new facilities. The program requires regular reporting to Congress on progress, including data on slots served (including for infants, rural communities, and children with disabilities) and impacts on community child care availability.