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Child advocates say it starts by investing now. Not babysitting, but good quality child care for all Missouri kids.
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More than 50 business leaders addressed the child care crisis and discuss solutions.
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The event, hosted by KY3, The Daily Citizen, and Community Partnership of the Ozarks, took place at the E Factory.
There are child care subsidies for low-income families. Child care experts say maybe we should expand that program.
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Family needs are changing, so child care facilities must also change to meet needs.
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Experts are researching what’s working in other states to solve our child care crisis.
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According to Child Care Aware, Missouri has lost 12% of its child care business since the start of the pandemic. Cities feel the impact but it hits rural areas hard too.
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Centers get inspected every six months if the state has the staff.
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Some relief is coming soon for parents looking for child care.
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Could this be a solution to the child care crisis?
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