>>Virginians Paricipate In 'Day Without Childcare' Protect Spotlighting Growing Childcare Crisis
(Richmond, VA) -- Monday, many Virginians taking part in the 'Day Without Childcare' movement that aims at putting a spotlight on the thousands of families struggling with the childcare crisis. Katie Gray reports.Preview: SCRIPT:
Some experts estimating that the essential service for many families costing an average of $18,000 a year. Policy and advocacy coordinator for the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, Alex Guzmān tells WTVR that there is a growing need to enourage and suport those roles in childcare.Preview: The effort is part of a national call to action highlighting the essential role of early educators in our economy.