Millions of Kids Live in Childcare 'Deserts'

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By    |   Friday, 17 July 2026 07:24 AM EDT

Imagine welcoming a new baby only to discover that every daycare center within 20 miles has a waiting list stretching a year or more. For many American parents, this is reality.

A study revealed that nearly half of young children in the U.S. live in childcare "deserts" — areas where there are three or more children for every available licensed childcare slot.

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Hannah Swanson

Hannah Swanson is a freelance journalist at Newsmax and a communications professional specializing in media strategy and public relations.

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