These statistics identified in the reference USA Today article on childcare spending in the U.S. are more alarming than I anticipated. The high costs place an immense burden on families, making it difficult for many to afford quality care. This situation underscores the urgent need for comprehensive policy reforms to support working parents and ensure accessible, affordable childcare for all. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/usa-today_us-child-care-system-is-broken-activity-7196834289508929536-GLVj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop