Child care problems skyrocketed under COVID. Women paid the price.
Child care problems skyrocketed under COVID. Women paid the price. Matt Wynn, USA TODAY It’s still January, and Kristy Anaya has already used up all 21 hours of vacation time available to her so far this year. She missed work again on Thursday to care for her three-year-old son, Xavier, who was kicked out of his third day care since March. Child care was a problem before coronavirus for the single mother of two living in Chandler, Arizona. During the pandemic, it’s been a nightmare. Day cares operating at reduced staffing are quick to pull the trigger when Xavier acts ou...