The child care crisis is pushing providers like Susan Elandt to their breaking point. After eight years of running My First Adventure Child Care in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Susan is closing her doors this summer due to overwhelming stress and financial challenges. Rising costs and low wages for staff have made it nearly impossible to keep her center running. Susan isn’t alone – child care providers across the nation are facing similar struggles as federal funding has dried up, leaving parents and workers scrambling.
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