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More Child Care Programs, Less Access: The Child Care Affordability Gap Widens
- Child Care Aware of America released the report 'Child Care in America: 2024 Price & Supply' on May 19, 2025, from Arlington, Va.
- The report indicates that while child care centers grew by 1.6% and licensed family child care homes increased by 4.8% between 2023 and 2024, the high cost of care continues to pose a significant obstacle for many families.
- Between 2020 and 2024, the cost of child care increased by nearly 30%, surpassing the rate of inflation nationally; in the majority of states, the expense of child care now exceeds that of rent or in-state college tuition for families.
- Susan Gale Perry, CEO of CCAoA, acknowledged progress in expanding child care availability but emphasized that current efforts remain insufficient, calling for greater financial support and focused investments in both child care capacity and workforce development.
- Despite some supply growth spurred by pandemic-era investments, significant gaps remain, especially for infants and rural communities, prompting calls for urgent funding and new solutions.
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More Child Care Programs, Less Access: The Child Care Affordability Gap Widens
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