In some Colorado counties, the cost of child care is equivalent to more than half a week’s salary at a minimum wage job, which leaves little money to pay for other expenses. That’s one of the findings ...
A new report by Oregon State University finds that preschool-age child care deserts are in decline across the state. This report is the fourth OSU has produced on child care deserts in Oregon since ...
The number of home-based child care programs is seeing a spike for the first time in five years — but experts remain concerned that with a rising child care crisis, there are still not enough programs ...
Ohio's lack of affordable childcare is costing the state's economy $5.48 billion annually in lost potential revenue and earnings. The average Ohio family spends $572 per month on childcare, with 70% ...
Child and teen death rates reached 32.2 per 100,000 in 2023, which is highest rate the state has seen since 2000, the report ...
Most Oregon counties are still considered child care deserts for infants and toddlers, except for Multnomah and Gilliam. Public funding is crucial for maintaining existing child care slots, especially ...