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child care costs
Coverage of child care costs in the Nexus archive.
- What can Mass. learn from New Mexico’s universal child care experiment?
New Mexico removed income limits from its universal child care system in November, leading to a 12,000 increase in enrolled children and average annual savings of $12,000 for families. Massachusetts, where child care costs are among the highest in the U.S., is examining New Mexico’s approach as a potential model. Critics note New Mexico still faces a shortage of early education slots despite improved affordability.
- These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
A new report highlights states where child care costs consume the largest portion of household income, confirming widespread concerns about high child care expenses.