Children participate in activities at the Head Start classroom in the Carl and Norma Millers Childrens Center on March 13, 2023 in Frederick, MD.
  • Childcare costs are out of control for many parents, while providers are struggling to make ends meet.
  • Zoning regulations and housing discrimination can pose additional obstacles for providers. 
  • Home-based childcare providers are particularly vulnerable. 

Childcare costs are soaring, particularly in major US cities — and zoning regulations are making it worse.