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In the midst of choosing childcare?  You probably never thought it would be this gut wrenching, did you?  Well, the unfortunate truth is that for practically every working mother and father, deciding on the right type of care for your child is one of the hardest decisions you'll have to make and one of the most expensive.

Our goal at The Childcare Center is to help you wade through the maze of information and data surrounding the many childcare options out there and to provide you with the information you need to make the best choice for your family.

Along the way we hope you will take advantage of the many tools and communication resources that are available at the Childcare Center.

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51% of families have both working moms and dads.
U.S. Census Bureau

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An estimated 10 to 20 percent of nonworking mothers with young children do not seek employment because child care is not available or affordable. In addition, about 20 to 25 percent of employed mothers would work longer hours if they did not have childcare constraints.
Monthly Labor Review