High childcare costs on Long Island are forcing many parents to reduce work hours or rely on family for childcare, and can make full-time employment financially unrealistic. Childcare providers face financial challenges due to high operational costs, including labor, rent, and regulatory requirements, which consume most revenue, leaving little room for profit despite high fees. Government efforts to expand childcare access through increased funding and subsidies have not fully addressed the economic challenges, as many families still find childcare unaffordable, impacting workforce participation, particularly among women. #newyork #childcare #daycare Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.