EOI Updates You pay how much for child care? August 15, 2018 / October 26, 2026 by Sarah Clark Every parent in Washington State wants quality learning opportunities for their kids and every provider wants to provide quality care for each child in their classrooms. The question is: who bears the cost? Pressure on providers and parents to bear this cost is unsustainable. In 2016, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Families […] Read more »
EOI Updates Do we value pets more than educating young children? July 19, 2018 / October 26, 2026 by Sarah Clark The high cost of child care is a major stumbling block for parents of young children. In the greater Seattle area, it costs $17,472 annually for infant care and $15,288 for toddlers, which is more that undergraduate in-state tuition at the University of Washington. Even in less expensive markets, such as Yakima, it’s as much […] Read more »