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Waco families choose between day care and careers as child care costs soar
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · As published by KXXV
· February 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many are having to choose between their careers and day care for their children.
Families in Waco are facing a difficult decision due to rising child care costs. Many are having to choose between their careers and day care for their children. The increasing cost of child care is putting a strain on families in the area.
For more information on this issue, readers can refer to the report from KXXV, which provides further details on the challenges Waco families are facing in regards to child care costs.
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Category: local ·
Published: February 12, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV ·
Reading time: 1 min
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