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Child care Deserts have expanded and mainly in communities where many mothers/parents of color are the care providers for wealthier families.

According to Child Care Aware of America
"Prior to COVID-19, the U.S. did not have an adequate supply of high-quality child care spaces. This was particularly true for marginalized and often-overlooked communities. Black and Latino families are more likely to have someone who works a nonstandard hour schedule, and this type of child care is in short supply nationwide."

Check out this mapping tool by Center for American Progress to see the *Child care Deserts* in your community!

child care desert—defined as a census tract with more than three children under age 5 for every licensed child care slot.

h/t Austrin

Do you live in a Child Care Desert? Which communities don’t have enough child care nearby to serve the families that need it? Use this mapping tool to see if you live in a child care desert.

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