History of Infant/ Toddler care over the past 100 years by

1500's - 1865

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Durning this time African American's were enslaved and used for things like tending to crops, everyday housework and caring for children regularly.

1939

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

During World War II the United States noticed with many men being pulled to war it left many states shorthanded for workers. The United States decided to pass a bill that would give 52 million dollars towards thousands of daycares across the country. Parents would pay a simple fee of 10 cents a day so that women could join the work force. Nearly over half a million kids went to these daycares during this time and believed to have long term benefits because of it. After World War II ended so did the funding for daycares which caused an issue for working mothers who continued working after the war.

1971

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

(The Comprehensive child development Act) This bill was meant to be a more permanent solution to universal daycare. The starting budget would have been a near 2 billion dollars; this bill would have allowed childcare to be almost free for everyone. Congress even passed this bill but was vetoed by President Nixon.

1945

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

After the Conclusion of World War II, the United States ceased from continuing to fund low-cost daycares. Many working mothers wanted to continue working, because of these mothers protested with their children in hopes the United States would continue funding.

2011

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

A study was conducted showing that universal childcare will be a Job maker. This study shows that it creates more opportunities than any other sector of the economy.

2015

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

Childcare exceeded the average cost of in-state college tuition.

2021

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

Among many other countries the United States is the only contributes 500 dollars per child. While Denmark covers childcare for children age 2 to age 10, leaving parents to only cover 25% of the cost. And France parents can get up to 85% of childcare cost covered by the government.

2023

tsingh2_4 — 2025-08-30 00:49:04 UTC

In 2023 it was reported that 2.2 million parents with children under the age of 6 are report having to make job changes including quitting or forgoing a job due to issues with child care.