Are home daycares being squeezed out of business?

The recent decline in home daycares is being linked to the federal government’s $10-a-day child-care initiative, which has made it challenging for providers to maintain profitability, forcing some to close their operations. Experts note this trend isn’t new, as a shift away from home-based child care has been growing for some time. This shift could have broader implications for families seeking flexible, low-cost care options and for the broader child-care system, which may see a consolidation towards larger, more regulated facilities.