Not my area of expertise, but this seems like a huge policy win. DC started subsidizing child care workers’ wages by ~$10k/yr, which has led to significantly reduced turnover, better care, and more slots open for kids. Financed by a tax on those making >$250k https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5203084/child-care-pay-equity-tax-dc