Child Care Costs

The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

Child Care Costs

The cost of child care in America has been on the rise since 2010. In Maryland, child care is almost always the second or third largest household expense for families. It’s an investment worth the money.

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Resources & Links

Trends in Child Care 2015 (Maryland Family Network)
How to Save on Child Care (Money)
FACT SHEET: Helping All Working Families with Young Children Afford Child Care (WhiteHouse.gov)