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How Child Care Providers Are Dealing with a Staff Shortage

Qualified child care providers are in high demand as parents transition back to work.

Aired 09/14/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

How Child Care Providers Are Dealing with a Staff Shortage

Clip: 9/14/2021 | 8m 4sVideo has Closed Captions

Qualified child care providers are in high demand as parents transition back to work.

As some parents return to in-person work, many are struggling to find child care for their small children. A shortage of daycare workers across Illinois means demand for services is high — leading some centers to pause enrollment.

Aired 09/14/2021 | Rating NR

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