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

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  • Kevin Bloodworth II
  • Charles S. Gascon

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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.

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  • Kevin Bloodworth II & Charles S. Gascon, 2022. "Estimating the Affordability of Child Care across U.S. States," On the Economy 94935, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:l00001:94935
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