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Michigan's child care crisis is worse than policymakers have estimated

There are far more so-called 'childcare deserts' than officials feared. The consequences could be vast. ....

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Michigan's child care crisis worse than estimated

Twenty Michigan counties have more than three day-care-age children for every child enrolled in a day care program. ....

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Michigan's child care crisis is much worse than policymakers believe

The number of day care deserts in Michigan is actually double what policymakers quote, with 21 counties meeting the definition and 23 more close. ....

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