Childcare workers struggle to afford care for their own kids. NC communities are testing solutions.
North Carolina childcare workers often struggle to afford care for their own children. Local centers like Kate’s Korner in Durham are addressing this by providing staff with free childcare. These community-led solutions aim to support workers in a critical industry facing high costs.
DURHAM — At Kate’s Korner, the day begins early – children arriving, classroom doors opening, small voices calling for teachers, parents saying quick goodbyes before heading to work. For the childcare center’s staff, the morning comes with one less worry: they don’t have to figure out how to pay for care for their own children. […]
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