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actualtext t1_izeusaq wrote

Reply to comment by nycdataviz in NYC shelter rules around childcare are making it hard for migrant moms to find work by exgalactic

I can't help but think that this might not be as big of an issue if universal pre-3k were a thing. Think of it as expanding funds for public education which is a requirement anyways. Not sure why it was decided that school needed to start at 5 yo anyways.

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multiequations t1_izi5soy wrote

As someone who works in social services, a lot of people are asking for expanded 3-K and after school. Shelter rules prohibit other clients looking after children other than their own for a whole host of legal reasons and some programs and vouchers are contingent upon the recipient having employment.

Childcare is both hard work and requires skilled labor. There’s no reason why we should undervalue it and place an undue burden on other citizens for it when we all benefit from it. I may not have children but expanded childcare means my workload is lessen due to my coworkers not having to call out if they can’t find childcare. Additionally, a better and early start to education allows more people to be happy and a generally higher increase in quality of life.

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