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The skyrocketing cost of child care is putting a strain on the budgets of most working families.

"On average, families are spending 27% of their household income on child care expenses," according to the latest Cost of Care report. "For perspective, this can mean over $18,000 per child for 59% of parents surveyed. This is a significant increase from previous years, reflecting the ongoing rise in child care costs."

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