Struggling to find affordable childcare in Houston? The YMCA is here to help! They're taking action to combat childcare deserts in the area, offering programs for kids of all ages. From early childcare centers to summer camps, they've got you covered.
On Thursday at 6 a.m. KPRC 2 Reporter and Anchor Zach Lashway will explain what more is being done to combat this issue in the Houston area.
The lack of consistent and accessible childcare services has been a long-standing issue that impacts families and communities.According to a recent report, the number of children with working parents in Texas has slightly declined compared to the previous year. However, childcare homes and centers have witnessed an increase in enrollment, resembling pre-pandemic levels.
“A child care desert is somewhere that the demand for child care is three times greater than the supply or the number of seats available. So, currently, we have about one-third of all zip codes in the greater Houston area that are experiencing these childcare deserts,” Knight explained. After learning about the disadvantages most parents are facing, especially those of babies and toddlers, Knight said the YMCA partnered with Harris County and Children at Risk to promote their new network, the“This is a program that’s designed to increase access to early child care in Harris County, in the specific child care deserts. So, the YMCA is working with three other local network organizations and Children at Risk, to promote community engagement,” Knight said.
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