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Child care centers across the Lehigh Valley and beyond are facing an uphill battle to get their facilities staffed as parents return to working in offices and drop their children off for in-person classes.
With three federal relief bills signed and a White House proposal to provide free preschool for 3- and 4-year olds, the child care sector will see a significant boost.