Annette Sobocinski and Phil Santer ~ Childcare Challenges - CC

April 29, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Annette Sobocinski, Executive Director. Child Care Network as well as Phil Santer, Senior VP and Chief of Staff, Ann Arbor SPARK. Childcare is one of the biggest challenges parents have today. 65% of children under 5 have all available parents in the workforce. While high quality child care and early learning programs support child development and offer parents peace of mind, the reality is the demand for quality care far outweighs the supply. Many families struggle to access and afford the care options they want or need. We look at improvements that are underway to make childcare more accessible and affordable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.