Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the gap between the true cost of quality child care — including living wages and benefits — and current WCCC subsidy rates for center-based programs first and family child care programs second .
Figure 3 : Annual cost per child with living wage salaries and benefits compared with WCCC base subsidy rate , child care center , statewide average
Figure 4 : Annual cost per child with living wage salaries and benefits compared with WCCC base subsidy rate , family child care , statewide average
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