由于成本和条例不断上涨,使儿童保育短缺情况恶化,美国儿童保育服务提供者正在关闭。 U.S. childcare providers are closing due to rising costs and regulations, worsening the childcare shortage.

由于成本上升和监管复杂,美国家庭儿童保育提供者和幼儿园正以越来越快的速度关闭,许多人难以负担人员配备、用品、保险和遵守规定的费用。 U.S. home child care providers and nursery schools are closing at an increasing rate due to rising costs and complex regulations, with many struggling to afford staffing, supplies, insurance, and compliance. 小型运营商,特别是农村和低收入地区的小型运营商,面临财政紧张和官僚主义障碍,导致工时缩短或停业。 Small operators, especially in rural and low-income areas, face financial strain and bureaucratic hurdles, leading to reduced hours or shutdowns. 日益增长的儿童保育短缺威胁到工作家庭获得服务的机会,并可能影响劳动力参与和儿童发展,促使人们呼吁提供更有效的政策支持。 The growing childcare shortage threatens access for working families and could impact workforce participation and child development, prompting calls for more effective policy support.