Even as Governor Gavin Newsom pushes for expanded access to child care, thousands of essential worker parents in California are still applying for new state subsidies to pay for child care and providers that are open are waiting for supplies including cleaners, facial coverings and gloves.

<p>Even as Governor Gavin Newsom pushes for expanded access to child care, thousands of essential worker parents in California are still applying for new state subsidies to pay for child care and providers that are open are waiting for supplies including cleaners, facial coverings and gloves.</p>

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