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In an effort to save money, day care centers in New England are forming purchasing groups

by Carrie Jung

Oct 24, 2018

A pilot program is underway in Massachusetts, while New Hampshire already has 200 day care centers participating in its purchasing group program.

The Elizabeth Peabody House serves children and families in the Somerville, Massachusetts area.

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How rising child care costs affect the workers taking care of your kids

by Donna Tam

Aug 11, 2016

Politicians are touting reform to help parents pay for increasing child care costs. Childcare workers and early educators say they need those reforms as well.

Children play at a daycare facility in Germany.

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Early educators are among the lowest paid in the U.S.

by Donna Tam

Jul 7, 2016

A new report says child care workers and preschool teachers have median wages well below the rest of the workforce.

A new study says workforce policies are not effectively supporting early educators like child care workers and preschool teachers.

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In California, minimum wage boon can lead to child care costs

by Deepa Fernandes

Dec 24, 2015

How minimum wage can help — and hurt — workers with children.

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Netflix offers up to one year of paid parental leave

by Nova Safo

Aug 5, 2015

The policy applies to both fathers and mothers.

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Your Wallet: The rising costs of childcare

by Marketplace Weekend Staff

Jul 28, 2014

Child care costs continue to rise in the U.S. We want to know how you cope.

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