Summary
The commission selected affordable child care as its primary 2027 topic. Members highlighted severe waitlists, exorbitant costs comparable to mortgage payments, and a lack of infant care and after-school options as major hurdles for Charleston families.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Child care can cost upwards of $385 to $400 per week per child, imposing a heavy financial burden on working families.
Working parents and young families in Charleston who struggle with high child care costs and availability.
Families priced out of the local housing and child care market, limiting workforce retention.
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