Washington DC adds $10K to child care worker pay via a tax on residents earning >$250K. The result: teachers are less likely to quit, more child care slots, children receive better care. Cost is $53M with an estimated 23% return on investment.
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5203084/child-care-pay-equity-tax-dc
@amydiehl But if kids get more help and end up as well- balanced, thoughtful adults, will we have anything in common with them?