Universal Pre-K and Childcare

Here in San Francisco, the average cost of daycare and pre-K is now over $2,000 a month per child — the second largest monthly expense for most families, only eclipsed by housing. For the lucky few who can afford this, there aren't enough spots, and the waitlist for care can be as long as two years. The outrageous cost and stress this places on families does not need to be a fact of life.

Childcare is so expensive because the government has underinvested in it for decades. In Congress, I promise to fight for legislation that provides universal childcare to every American. At the same time, we must significantly increase the number of childcare providers, which is why I will fight for federal investments to recruit new childcare workers and pay them as the high-skill professionals they are. I know that with the right leadership, we can have high-quality, affordable childcare centers in every neighborhood in San Francisco.