From the Annie E. Casey Foundation
When families have accessible, affordable, quality child care, kids and parents benefit. Young children can find nurturing support and begin early learning, while their parents and caregivers are able to earn money for food, housing and other essentials. A functional child care system that meets the needs of families would ensure parents have care when and where they need it — at a reasonable cost and with family-supporting pay for child care professionals.
2023 Kids Count Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being
Year: 2023