South Dakota lawmaker seeks study of child care costs and unused subsidies
“We need to understand this,” Reed said. “Today’s child care costs too much for parents. We still can’t be sustainable."
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“We need to understand this,” Reed said. “Today’s child care costs too much for parents. We still can’t be sustainable."
The majority of child care providers in South Dakota are unregulated by the state -- either because they don’t meet qualifications to be state licensed or choose not to be.
The complex issue of child care burdens families across the state. As the topic directly affects the next generation of South Dakotans, now is the time for movement from leaders.
(RAPID CITY) - Early Learner South Dakota (ELSD) is hosting its 2nd annual Summit to convene business leaders, economic development directors and child care providers throughout the state to discuss
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