Childcare Expansion for Military Families Act of 2021

The Childcare Expansion for Military Families Act of 2021 aims to increase the availability and quality of childcare services for military families by streamlining the construction of new child development centers. The bill authorizes the Department of Defense to fund minor construction projects up to $15 million each and requires a comprehensive assessment of existing early childhood education and mental health services near military installations. Additionally, it establishes pilot programs to test new ways of providing social-emotional support and professional development for staff to improve overall family readiness and military retention.