Jessica Ramos: “Right now, on average, childcare for one child is at least…”

“I know that's a huge issue for many people, particularly because nowadays both parents have to work and they don't have the ability to stay home, which they want to. To take care of their children. It's so expensive, Dr. Sengupta. I mean, Right now, on average, childcare for one child is at least $20,000 a year. I mean, that's more than some college tuitions, if you really think about it. And so it's very inaccessible, especially to immigrant families, who, by the way, their family members might not be here.” (17:30–17:41)

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