New state report shows over 80% of Virginia families cannot afford childcare: 'It's a big stress'

New state report shows over 80% of Virginia families cannot afford childcare: 'It's a big stress'

RICHMOND, Va. -- More than 80% of Virginia families with an infant or toddler cannot afford childcare, according to a new report by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC). The study provides hard data on an issue so many young families in Virginia know all too well.On a sunny fall day, Norman Ocampo brought his two sons, four-year-old Cruz, and 18-month-old Cam, to Gillies Creek Park in Richmond for some playtime."Yeah, I got…

Most Virginia families with young children can’t cover child care costs, report finds

Most Virginia families with young children can’t afford child care – and even if they could, the state’s legislative watchdog agency found there are not nearly enough slots to meet the demand.