child care

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Child-care costs have risen 10 points faster than overall inflation, driven by rising wages and shifts in the labor market.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Child-care workers have long struggled with some of the lowest wages in the economy, regardless of race or ethnicity.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Child-care providers might include a personal week off in their schedule when releasing yearly calendars for families to follow, for example.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Child-care benefits, depending on how they are structured, could help semiconductor makers find employees.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2023

Child-care workers are flocking to better-paying jobs, making it harder for parents to find help.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022