This comprehensive bill, titled the "Child Care for Working Families Act," aims to significantly increase the quality and supply of child care while lowering costs for families through several key initiatives across four titles. Title I establishes a Birth Through Five Child Care and Early Learning Entitlement Program , providing federal matching funds to states, territories, and Indian Tribes to offer high-quality child care services for eligible children under six years old who are not yet in kindergarten. States must develop plans that ensure payment rates are sufficient to cover costs, including fixed expenses and adequate staff wages comparable to elementary educators, and implement a tiered system for recognizing and supporting quality. The program mandates a sliding fee scale for parent copayments , with families earning up to 85% of the State Median Income paying nothing, and payments capped at 7% of income for higher earners. States are required to prioritize access for underserved populations, streamline eligibility processes, and prohibit suspensions, expulsions, and aversive behavioral interventions in participating child care settings. Funds are also allocated for quality and supply improvement activities, including startup grants, facilities grants, and workforce training. Title II introduces Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) Grants , providing annual funding to states and tribes to stabilize the child care sector, support sustained wages for early childhood educators, and expand the supply of high-quality care. Lead agencies will award subgrants to eligible child care providers, with at least 70% of funds dedicated to personnel costs, including annual cost-of-living adjustments and graduated pay increases based on credentials and experience. Priority for these subgrants is given to providers serving vulnerable populations, offering non-traditional hours, or operating in areas with low child care supply. Providers receiving subgrants must commit to accepting child care subsidies and maintaining operational stability. This title also includes provisions for outreach and technical assistance to help providers access and manage these resources. Title III focuses on Universal Preschool , establishing a federal-state partnership to provide universal, high-quality, free, and inclusive preschool services for all 3- and 4-year-olds. States receive federal matching funds to implement comprehensive plans, which must include rigorous, developmentally appropriate education standards and ensure staff salaries are equivalent to those of elementary school teachers with similar qualifications. State plans must also ensure that lead preschool teachers attain a baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field within six years, with exceptions for experienced staff. The program emphasizes a mixed-delivery system, facilitating the participation of Head Start programs and licensed child care providers, and prioritizes establishing services in high-need communities. Like Title I, it prohibits suspensions and expulsions in preschool programs. Finally, Title IV addresses Head Start Extended Duration , providing grants to Head Start agencies to extend services to a full school day and full school year, or to enhance program quality if they already meet these duration needs. A significant annual appropriation of $2.7 billion is dedicated to ensuring Head Start teachers and staff receive wages comparable to elementary educators or, at a minimum, a living wage. This title aims to strengthen the Head Start program's capacity to provide comprehensive, extended services to children and families.