H.R. 10614 — Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act

This section establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award 3-year grants to lead agencies that provide funds to covered entities for establishing and operating child care programs serving minor children of emergency services personnel during shift and nontraditional work hours. Lead agencies must match 10 percent of costs in the first year, 25 percent in the second year, and 33 1/3 percent in the third year; may not award more than $3 million to any applicant; must ensure providers meet Child Care and Development Block Grant health, safety, and background check standards; and must conduct audits and provide technical assistance.