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New study reveals unsustainable costs of high-quality child care in Nashville, with infant care priced at $3,457 per month. This burden is particularly harsh for single-parent households, consuming 80% of their median monthly income. The study, conducted by Vanderbilts Prenatal-to-three Policy Impact Center, highlights the struggle of child care providers, who face high turnover and low wages, with lead and assistant educators earning just $18.15 per hour. This situation leaves many workers and families in the ALICE category, struggling to make ends meet. The study emphasizes the need for communities to coordinate and boost educators wages to ensure quality care remains accessible without overburdening families.

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