San Diego childcare costs consume nearly half of household incomes
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San Diego families face a crisis as the costs of rent and childcare combined consume nearly half of a household's income. Additionally, 190,000 children lacking access to licensed care in what experts call "childcare deserts."
Breakdown
- Families with two children can pay over $3,000 a month for childcare. 30s
- Infant care in San Diego starts at about $1,500 per month. 48s
- Roughly 190,000 children in the county lack access to licensed childcare. 59s
- Two-thirds of children in San Diego do not have affordable childcare options. 1m 12s
- Advocates and lawmakers are calling for increased public investment in childcare. 1m 45s