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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Latrice Perez

The Childcare Cliff Is Hitting Hard—How Some Families Are Saving With Co-Ops

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Finding affordable childcare feels like searching for a needle in a haystack made of gold. The recent end of federal stabilization grants created a massive gap in the market. Many centers closed their doors while others hiked prices to unsustainable levels. This phenomenon is known as the childcare cliff, and it is pushing families to the edge. Fortunately, a grassroots movement is offering a glimmer of hope through cooperative models.

Understanding the Parent-Led Co-op

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