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Childcare Costs Shape Workforce Decisions | Charleston News
Childcare in America now costs over $13,000 a year on average—making it a crushing financial burden for many families. High prices push mothers out of the workforce, especially low-income ones, while dads remain far more likely to work. Even when both parents are employed, moms still shoulder most caregiving duties, often sacrificing careers when kids get sick or schedules shift. In 2025, just 68% of moms with young kids worked, compared to 95% of dads. The U.S. lags behind other developed nations in public childcare funding—and experts say affordable care could bring over a million more…
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