Why We Can't Simply Lower Prices of Child Care by Advocating for Lower Tuition
Child care is not just a service—it’s the backbone of working families and the bedrock of our children’s future. Yet, the relentless rise in costs has pushed this essential resource out of reach for many. Calls to lower tuition are growing louder, but beneath these demands lies a complex web of financial realities that can’t be ignored. The solution isn’t as simple as slashing prices. In this incisive piece, Chris Bennett, CEO of Wonderschool, confronts the urgent truth: to preserve both affordability and quality in child care, we must first grapple with the true cost of sustaining these vital programs.
