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The vital role of immigrant workers in childcare in the US and the risks of immigration policies

The vital role of immigrant workers in childcare in the US and the risks of immigration policies

Childcare in the United States is not just a service for families; it is also an essential infrastructure that enables millions of parents to participate in the workforce and helps sustain the functioning of the country's economy. However, this system faces several structural pressures that threaten its stability, including the high cost of the service, staff shortages, and reliance on immigrant workers.

1. Where is childcare most expensive and for what ages?
2. States with the highest average monthly childcare costs
Used vacation or sick leave
Unpaid leave
Reduced work hours
Supervised children while working
Did not seek employment
Left a job
Termination
4. States where childcare depends most on immigrant educators
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Mexico
El Salvador
Colombia
Dominican Republic
India
Guatemala
Brazil
Cuba
China
Ecuador