‘Now we sit on the precipice of collapse:’ Childcare shortages and empty classrooms could get even worse
But due to COVID-19 disruptions and strict staffing requirements by the state’s quality rating system, the Columbus-based childcare center had to start closing at midnight in 2021. Now, the center is only open from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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