In quotes: Why is child care so expensive? A visual explanation

“Child care is in high demand. A national staffing shortage means that many child care programs have long wait lists. Child care providers make an average of $14/hour. For a teacher with a family of their own, that is right on the poverty line.”

— “Why is Child Care So Expensive? What We Can Do About It.” by Rebecca Gale and Dianne Kirsch (Illustrator) Early Learning Nation, May 1, 2024