Universal and affordable childcare to be among Biden's Build Back Better plan

MACON, Ga.-- Parents are shelling out the big bucks, not only on toys, or clothes but childcare.

The Biden Administration wants to change that, with the largest investment in childcare in the U.S. history.

With the introduction of President Biden's new initiative called, "Build Back Better," families across the United States can have access to affordable childcare.

According to The White House, the framework targets 655,172 young children (ages 0-5) per year with families earning less than half the median Georgia income.

Families who fall under that range will be ensured to pay no more than 7% of their income on high-quality child care.

Among other perks include universal free preschool for every 3 and 4-year old in the U.S.

Mother of three, Diamond Hipol doesn't believe any child should get left behind simply because they can't afford it.

"A lot of people especially with minimum wage, daycare is so expensive that they can't afford to work because daycare cost as much as they make, so I think it could help. Every child should have equal access to academics."

Jessica Jackson, the director of Jackson Daycare sees the strain tough times have caused parents.

"This morning, we had a heartfelt conversation with a parent that was struggling with having to paying childcare, and she was telling us that she would have to pull her child due to the lack of funds," said Jackson.

If passed, parents across the state will be able to send their children to any preschool of their choice and will expand access to free high-quality school to 193,00 little Georgians.

The President's plan is set to be voted on next week.