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Clare Sanford
Wed, 02/20/2008

Language Barriers and Access to Child Care

Would you want to enroll your child in a system you didn't understand?

Imagine for a second that you are in the market for child care. You have enjoyed raising kids full-time, but the mortgage isn't getting any cheaper, and you're itching to get back to your professional life. Having never used child care, you have many questions. How much will it cost? Am I eligible for any financial assistance? How do I know a quality program from a mediocre one? What if I only need care part-time, or at odd hours? What if I need a place that is appropriate for both my infant and my preschooler? What if I'm interested in care providers of a certain ethnic or cultural background?

Important questions. What if you can't ask them? ...  read more »

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