more. i also can't just randomly charge the families 25%, 40% more in tuition. i have to have funding to do that. >> reporter: the american rescue plan a lotted $39 billion for child care centers, but more money is needed. both 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 early care and education workforce. >> reporter: liveable wages and less of a burden of cost on parents. >> i was quoted around $4,300, which is actually not the same price as my rent, but more than my rent. >> reporter: and that's if parents can even find a child care center with openings. wonder spring has a wait list of 100 families. in los angeles, tommy and