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Childcare staff often make less money than retail workers. That’s causing staff shortages and long waitlists at daycares

Wait lists are growing as childcare providers struggle to retain staff, but these business owners often can't raise prices to cover wage increases.

Lead Teacher Noemi Torres teaches students at the Kinder Academy. Before the pandemic, Kinder had over 100 employees, director Leslie Spina said. Now, Kinder Academy has a staff of around 85, and “one person being out can throw off everything at a facility.”
Lead Teacher Noemi Torres teaches students at the Kinder Academy. Before the pandemic, Kinder had over 100 employees, director Leslie Spina said. Now, Kinder Academy has a staff of around 85, and “one person being out can throw off everything at a facility.”Read moreJessica Griffin / Staff Photographer