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Childcare Resources Experience Continued Demand Amidst Growing Population

By Anna Pope

Published March 9, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST

The City of Fayetteville started a Childcare Assistance Program in December.

The demand for childcare in Northwest Arkansas is growing, and as parents plan for the cost of care, they also account for waitlists for certain care centers.

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Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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