There’s a Childcare Desert Problem in Rural America and Developers Have the Solution
Rural America faces a critical shortage of accessible, affordable child care, creating “child care deserts,” which strain families and communities alike. The crisis also presents, however, an opportunity—one that developers, and policymakers can leverage to drive economic growth in underserved areas. America’s child care crisis is deeply intertwined with other systemic challenges, particularly food and healthcare deserts. […]