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of many
wonderful
groups that
touch the
of children and
families
ways.
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taxpayers almost
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what
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to
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Step 8 more childca
QRIS (Quality
provide support for
to participate in
System) and
quality
childcare means
big returns for our
children and our
economic vitality
ha
en parents and
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investing now w
Preschool I ativeJ
the local match -
including
to coordinate
Ready to learn and
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