Who would have ever thought that the road to affordable child care could be through semiconductor chips? Child care in America can cost as much as rent or a mortgage, and high-quality care can be hard to come by. President Biden has spoken frequently about fixing these problems, by making care affordable for all Americans and raising the wages of child care workers so there will be a steady supply. Bright Horizons operates 600 child care centers in the U.S., including for companies like Toyota and Tyson Foods. But to many child care advocates, this workaround feels like a consolation prize.

Source: New York Times March 17, 2023 14:33 UTC