Child Care Workforce Act

This bill establishes a federal pilot program to boost wages for child care workers by providing competitive grants to states, tribes, and tribal organizations. It directly affects low-wage child care workers in licensed or registered centers or home settings (including those serving infants, children with disabilities, or during nontraditional hours) by funding supplemental wage payments through state or tribal programs. Key mechanisms include requiring grant recipients to target areas with staffing shortages, prioritize underserved communities, and provide quarterly wage supplements while ensuring workers voluntarily accept the payments. The program aims to improve worker retention, well-being, and child care quality, with the Secretary evaluating results and reporting to Congress within two years.