Why child care could be 'at a standstill' as California plans not to expand subsidized spaces

Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting ...

American families face $400,000 child care challenge

New analysis reveals that those with above-average incomes are struggling to meet the standard for “affordable” care.
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Child care funding freeze could worsen shortage in Illinois, providers say

Another big reason for the shortage is that child care providers make low wages, even with state assistance. According to The ...

Lawmakers grapple with child care costs amid budget deficit

As California struggles with a projected $18 billion deficit and federal cuts to state-run programs, child care advocates ...