纽约的儿童保育系统面临短缺、费用高昂和获得服务的机会有限等问题,影响到近60%的地区。 New York's child care system struggles with shortages, high costs, and limited access, impacting nearly 60% of areas.

纽约的儿童保育系统面临严重的问题,包括人员短缺、费用高昂和获得服务的机会有限。 New York's child care system faces severe issues, including staffing shortages, high costs, and limited access. 根据国家审计长Tom DiNapoli的报告, 近60%的人口普查是“儿童护理沙漠”, 每年婴儿护理成本超过20,000美元。 According to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's report, nearly 60% of census tracts are "child care deserts," with infant care costing over $20,000 per year. 儿童保育工作者的工资中位数为38,234美元,低于国家平均水平。 Child care workers earn a median wage of $38,234, below the state average. 尽管由于联邦供资而暂时有所改善,但立法者和倡导者呼吁进一步采取州和联邦行动,应对危机。 Despite temporary improvements due to federal funding, lawmakers and advocates call for further state and federal actions to address the crisis.