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Child care costs, availability are keeping some Jacksonville parents out of the workforce. The city wants to change that
Read full article: Child care costs, availability are keeping some Jacksonville parents out of the workforce. The city wants to change thatThe cost and availability of child care are a major concern for many Jacksonville residents, and the Mayor’s Office is launching a task force to address the issue.
New study shows child care costs are more than in-state college tuition in Florida
Read full article: New study shows child care costs are more than in-state college tuition in FloridaNew numbers from care.com show most parents spend 24% of their household income on child care. Half of parents surveyed spent more than $18,000 in 2023.
TELL US: Do you think you pay too much for child care?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you think you pay too much for child care?A new study shows that parents are spending 24% of their household income on child care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers child care affordable if it costs the family no more than 7% of their household income.