child care

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Child-care costs have risen 10 points faster than overall inflation, driven by rising wages and shifts in the labor market.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

Child-care employees are some of the lowest paid workers in the economy, at an average of $13.22 an hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

Child-care providers might include a personal week off in their schedule when releasing yearly calendars for families to follow, for example.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Child-care workers’ wages are not fair by any standard.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2023

Child-care workers are flocking to better-paying jobs, making it harder for parents to find help.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2022