But, some students have been bringing their children to classes with them. I know we want to challenge our children educationally, but this strikes me as a little young to be hearing lectures on Shakespeare or doing advanced calculus. This article reports on what is just the latest example of child care shortages in my home state. I am impressed that Weber State and its student government are working on potential solutions. For some families, child care is unaffordable.
Parents have no alternative to leaving their children alone.
For some families, child care is unavailable at any price. Last year, there were five zip codes in Salt Lake City where there were zero openings for infants. And, in other cases, it is of questionable quality. There are critical shortages in Utah, and I am sure in every state, of child care for infants, special needs children, and during nontraditional hours. The bill would increase the Dependent Care Tax Credit for all low and middle income families with children.