Florida
Working families in Florida need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children.
Currently, federal and state early learning programs reach thousands of young children and their families in Florida. But too many working families in Florida are missing out. As a direct result of child care issues, the Florida economy loses millions of dollars each year in the form of lost earnings, productivity, and revenue.
There are 1.3M children ages 5 and under in Florida
65% of these children have all available parents in the workforce
The typical annual cost of child care in Florida is around $9,000
The Child Care and Development Block Grant only reaches 15% of eligible families. This federal program helps low-income parents afford child care
Florida’s economy loses $6.6B annually due to child care challenges
Florida: In The Headlines
Opinion: High-quality child care should be affordable, accessible for all families
South Central Florida Life | March 5, 2024
In Florida, many families face a big challenge when it comes to finding quality, affordable child care.
Guest Commentary: Bridging the Divide: Florida’s child care crisis costs us all
Pine Island News | June 5, 2024
Child care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity and a vital part of our workforce development. And right now, our child care system is facing a crisis with shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Nearly a quarter of family income goes toward childcare costs, new report finds
Fox 13 Tampa Bay | January 27, 2024
A new report found childcare can cost more than college tuition and parents in Tampa Bay said they feel that squeeze on their wallets locally.
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