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Childcare Crisis and the Staff Shortage | Fort Wayne News
Childcare costs are skyrocketing, straining working families and forcing early education centers to grapple with staffing crises. With teachers earning barely a living wage—like the $14.45 median in Fort Wayne—centers can’t afford to provide quality care without unsustainable financial pressure. Parents, many of whom rely on consistent, affordable childcare to keep their jobs, face mounting stress when centers close or schedules fall through. To combat this, some programs are training current workers to become certified lead teachers, offering mentorship and better pay to stabilize the…
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