Key Takeaways
- One-third of North Carolina childcare programs remain closed, creating a significant barrier for working parents.
- The lack of available, quality childcare is a major obstacle preventing many people from re-entering the workforce.
- This childcare crisis directly impacts the state's economic recovery, as a large portion of the workforce cannot return to jobs.
- Parents, especially mothers, are disproportionately affected by the shortage of childcare options, forcing them to choose between careers and family care.
- Reopening the economy successfully is dependent on first ensuring that the state's childcare infrastructure is stable and accessible for families.
One-third of N.C. childcare programs still closed as parents need to return to work.
One-third of N.C. childcare programs still closed as parents need to return to work
