Gov. Kim Reynolds recently announced $5 million in funding to expand 19 child care and preschool program partnerships. The Continuum of Care grant program aims to encourage partnerships between child care providers and preschools and help ensure full days of care for 4-year-olds to improve school-aged readiness. The awards will expand the number of children served through supportive staffing, hours of operation, and transportation options for child care and preschool programs.  A second round of Continuum of Care grants for child care and preschool expansions will be announced this fall for the 2026-2027 school year. Grants of up to $300,000 over three years will support partnerships between Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) sites and licensed child care centers. The program received more than 120 applications for funding, a news release said.