Business and Childcare: A Crucial Symbiosis
By John M. Love, Joanie Keller-Hand, Lynn Ransford, Lisa Verner, and Paula Hyatt1 When Melinda Carver (not her real name) finally found a job with a Jackson County business after months of looking, she faced a serious dilemma: who would care for her 2-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son. As a single parent, Melinda had little choice but to find childcare if she were to be able to go to work every day. The job was in Ashland, and she was hoping to find a childcare center either close to her...
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