funding to do that. >> reporter: the american rescue plan allotted $39 billion for child care centers. but more money is needed. most the american families plan and infrastructure bill would provide billions to these centers. >> public funding is the answer to ensure affordable or free access to early care and education for families and to ensure liveable wages for the workforce. >> reporter: liveable wages and less of a burden of cost on parents. >> i was quoted around 4300, which is actually not the same price as high rent but more than my rent. >> reporter: and that is even if they can find a center with openings. wonder spring has a wait list of 100 families. in los angeles, tommy and mitchell have spent months looking for child care for her 2-year-old and 4-year-old. >> i'm on a couple of wait