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Infant Care Cost Shock 2026: A State-by-State Breakdown of Why Year One Is the Worst
Infant care (under 12 months) costs 35–60% more than toddler care because of state-mandated 1:3 or 1:4 staffing ratios. Massachusetts averages $24,500/year. Mississippi averages $7,800. Here's why the spread is that wide and what families actually pay.
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