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Child Care Costs More Than College. Why Are We Still Using Old Math?

Child care now costs more than public college tuition in 38 states. Yet the federal government's primary tool to help families afford it, known as the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit,...

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Government Shutdown 2025: What Parents Need to Know

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, millions of families are starting to feel the effects. Funding for key programs like Head Start, WIC, and SNAP is at risk....

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Childcare and the Economic Squeeze
By Winnie

The Economic Squeeze on Families It’s no secret that many American families are feeling a financial squeeze in today’s economy. After several tumultuous years, 2025 finds parents facing a ...

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The Real Cost of Motherhood

We often talk about the high price of childcare in the United States, but just how expensive is it? Today Winnie launched a cost calculator to provide up-to-date information on the cost of...

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The Power of Price Transparency: Boosting Daycare Enrollments by 33%
By Winnie

In the competitive world of childcare services, transparency is becoming a key factor in attracting and retaining customers. However, many childcare centers are still hesitant to disclose...

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The Impacts of the Childcare Cliff
By Winnie

As families across the nation continue to navigate the complexities of child care, the financial burden associated with daycare and preschool services is becoming increasingly significant....

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Huge Win for Childcare Accessibility and Affordability

The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDF) is a federal program designed to provide financial assistance to low-income families seeking childcare. Established to make childcare more...

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Millennial Financial Burden: The High Cost of Child Care

Millennials need a salary of $525K to feel happy, according to a recent survey by Empower. That's 4X any of the other generations surveyed. That's because Millennials, the generation born...

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Study: Part-time child care grew by 50% in 2023

In childcare, consumer preferences evolve over time often due to macro trends. Winnie offers a unique vantage point to observe and analyze these shifts. Our recent dive into search data has...

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Childcare Is an Industry Harmed by Regulatory Capture

If you haven’t yet watched this recent talk by illustrious venture capital investor Bill Gurley on Regulatory Capture, it is an excellent overview of what happens when special interests...

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