OPINION: Rising childcare costs strain Nebraska family budgets, reduce business output

For many Nebraska families, childcare is not affordable. A new calculator created by First Five Nebraska illustrates those costs.

By: Katie Bass, Sara Brady

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 629

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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One of the most common questions First Five Nebraska (FFN) receives from policymakers and community leaders is “What’s the average cost of childcare in Nebraska?” The short answer: more than most families in our state can afford. The actual answer: it’s complicated.

The price that a family pays for child care isn’t straightforward – it depends on the number and age of their children, their preferences and needs, the type of child care available in …

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