The need for more child care options has been a broader issue statewide. According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, in 2025, an estimated 18,000 people in Maine were out of the labor force due to a lack of child care options.
The need for more child care options has been a broader issue statewide. According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, in 2025, an estimated 18,000 people in Maine were out of the labor force due to a lack of child care options.