Why Is Child Care So Expensive?

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Childcare

Why Is Child Care So Expensive?

By Rebecca Gale and Dianne Kirsch

May 8, 2024

This was originally published by Early Learning Nation.

Rebecca Gale is a journalist based in Washington, D.C. and a reporting fellow for Better Life Lab at New America. Dianne Kirsch is graphic designer.

Support for this project was provided by Better Life Lab at New America.

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