Gillibrand releases plan to make child care affordable, accessible

According to a new report released by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the cost of child care in the Capital Region is increasing $770 per year. Now the average family spends approximately $9,796 per year for an infant, $8,918 for a toddler and $8,179 for a school-age child. In response to the growing costs, Senator Gillibrand recently proposed plan to make child care more affordable for working families.

"In this difficult economy, parents cannot afford the rising cost of child care. Families' incomes are just not keeping pace," Senator Gillibrand said. "I speak with parents all over New York State, who tell me that something must be done. In addition to making child care more affordable for parents who work and go to school, my plan will provide special assistance to businesses that help their employees with the tremendous costs."

Click here to read the Senator's plan.