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childcare policy
Coverage of childcare policy in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: The Mismatch Between Childcare Policy and Parental Preferences
Recent surveys indicate a significant preference among parents for home-based or family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) childcare over formal settings, but public policy has historically emphasized formal childcare systems. New policy proposals are beginning to align more closely with parental preferences, though financial constraints and evolving needs as children age remain key challenges.