$13.58 per hour.
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In July, 2020, 70% of U.S. child care centers surveyed reported incurring substantial additional costs to remain viable during the COVID-19 pandemic: 72% staff; 92% cleaning supplies; 81% personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prior to the pandemic, 27% of New York family child care providers and 17% of center child care providers surveyed reported running a deficit.
The child care system capacity for infants and toddlers in Rochester and Monroe County have been significantly declining. This creates a burden on parents who need to work in order to support their families and an inconvenience on children who need to thrive through continuous developmental learning.
Quality child care is unaffordable for 90% of New York families.
Child care is the largest monthly bill for many New York families, costing on average $2,047 per month ($24,564 per year) for two children in a child care center.
64% of New Yorkers live in a child care desert.
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