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The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare

We break down what it costs to care for a child in the U.S., and how the country stacks up to others.

The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare
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The costs of childcare in the U.S. can force parents to make difficult decisions about what to pay for. The country is next to last overall in rankings of childcare services.