# California leaders face childcare affordability challenge

https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/childcare-in-california-is-expensive-what-can-policymakers-do-to-fix-it

Childcare costs remain high in California, with infant center costs over $23,000 annually. Voters see it as a major affordability issue. Candidates propose raising wages, expanding infrastructure, and employer-based childcare.

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#childcare #affordability #california #wages #infrastructure

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Created: 2026-10-25T09:30:25.300856+00:00

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Original source: https://laist.com/news/politics/voter-guides/childcare-in-california-is-expensive-what-can-policymakers-do-to-fix-it