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The average annual cost of childcare for a child under 6 is $10,600, which comes to just over $200 per week. That’s for one kid. For two, the cost is more than the average monthly mortgage payments in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
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The 2022 County Health Rankings National Findings Report reveals income disparity and the burden of childcare costs in the U.S.
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Sen. Tim Kaine joined a group of senators pressing President Biden and congressional leaders to include a $450 billion investment in childcare and universal pre-K in the Build Back Better bill, as negotiations continue.
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With the evolution of childcare taking on a rapid pace, here is what we believe it will look like in 2021 and beyond.
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Terry McAuliffe is calling on all childcare providers in Virginia to require staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Attorney General Mark R. Herring has issued an official opinion that concludes “a candidate may use campaign funds for childcare expenses if those expenses are the direct result of campaign activity and would not exist irrespective of the campaign.”
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The Virginia Department of Health Central Region is reporting an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks in childcare facilities and summer camps as the Delta variant becomes more prevalent in the area.
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The Commonwealth is committing $203.6 million in federal stimulus monies to try to stabilize the childcare system, and to provide childcare assistance to additional families as they seek stable employment or return to work.
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The cost of childcare is prohibitive for many Virginia families, with increased pressure from the lengthy interruption in in-person school in many areas.
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Some might ask – what does a dog contest have to do with childcare? The answer is – nothing. That’s not the point. What does a community service group do when they find out there is a major shortage of childcare options for working families due to the COVID 19 pandemic? It takes action.
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