6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (144+ words) The San Diego County YMCA's child care supply map shows that some local neighborhoods have a high concentration of providers while others " so-called child care deserts " suffer a shortage. By the numbers: More than two-thirds of local families live in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (217+ words) Metro leaders rolled out a plan last week aiming to cut bureaucratic red tape so more child care centers can open in the city. Why it matters: Nashville is in the midst of a child care crisis " there aren't enough…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (89+ words) Seattle has the second highest babysitting rates in the country, according to new UrbanSitter data. The big picture: Nationally, average sitting rates rose nearly 5% last year, hitting $26.24 per hour for one child, Rates tend to be higher in places with…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (130+ words) Average babysitting rates rose nearly 5% last year, hitting $26.24 per hour for one child, per a new report from UrbanSitter. Why it matters: Parents face at least $50 in extra costs for a two-hour Valentine's date night this weekend, or more if…...