Mayor John Dailey and the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls are working to create a comprehensive childcare facility to address high costs of childcare and provide options for parents who work non-traditional work schedules.
- The center would be open 24 hours to accommodate parent’s work schedules and will offer more affordable options.
- The average cost of childcare nationally was about $13,000 in 2024, according to data from Childcare Aware of America.
- Watch the video below to hear about the current state of childcare in the community.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
From pricing, location and hours to trustworthy caregivers, finding childcare can be a daunting task.
Take it from Tallahassee mothers Michaela Denny and Kimberly Berry who both serve on the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls…