Missouri has about 3,000 childcare providers and that’s not even close to meeting the demand. According to a new University of Missouri study, there are nearly three times as many children, aged six or under, than there are childcare openings. The study says the...
Missouri’s lack of daycare options will once again be a hot topic when lawmakers return to Jefferson City for the 2024 legislative session. A survey published two years ago by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry says 28% of respondents claim they or someone...