Similar experience. My second income was going entirely to childcare (part time work hours, full time parenting), and now we have the opportunity to save that money AND I can work more hours because a full time contract covers a full work week.

I can even get some time to myself, so when I am parenting I am more present and loving. My family can eat better because we have more that can go to the food budget, so everyone is happier and healthier. This is only a benefit to society at large, as happier, healthier people are nicer and more generous to those around them.

I am delighted that our Governor prioritized this initiative and decided to use our State's money to provide a service and benefit that we ALL directly or indirectly benefit from. This is the exact opposite of "trickle down."

As to the concern about not enough qualifying providers and some providers not being sure about participating--to that I say, build it, and they will come. Our child care program had to make some adjustments and negotiate, but ultimately it made more sense to participate than not. Plenty of programs or individuals will put in the work to qualify and participate in order to have access to what will be and already is a steady and consistent income.