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Estimating the Affordability of Child Care across U.S. States


Abstract: Wages and child-to-staff ratios are key drivers of child care costs at licensed centers. A model shows the relationship between these factors and costs as a share of household income.

Keywords: child care;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Source: On the Economy

Publication Date: 2022-10-06