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County briefing: childcare supply exists but gaps in cost, age mix and transport create access problems
Summary
An inventory for James City County showed dozens of licensed programs, but presenters and staff said families still face limited openings by age group, high costs and transportation challenges that constrain working parents.
County staff briefed the Board of Supervisors on childcare availability and barriers in James City County and the city of Williamsburg, saying the jurisdiction has multiple licensed centers and programs but that families encounter limited openings for certain ages, costs that strain household budgets and staffing shortages that reduce capacity.
Key points: The presenter reported 37 licensed programs in the county (13…
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