
D.C.’s Childcare Problem, And How To Fix It
If you are a parent living in the District of Columbia, you may be familiar with how difficult it can be to find affordable and high-quality childcare. According to a recent report by the Economic Policy Institute, DC has the highest childcare costs in the nation, with an average cost of $24,400 per year. That’s more than twice the national average, at $10,600. Why Is Childcare In DC So Out Of Touch With The Rest Of The Country? High Demand And Low Supply DC has a large population of working parents who need childcare, but not enough licensed providers to meet their needs. According to the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, there















