“Despite ‘fragile progress,’ the Commonwealth’s early child care system continues to suffer from a workforce problem, according to a new analysis published by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF). 

“The report makes several policy recommendations and highlights that the state is losing out on billions in tax revenue due to low earnings and lost wages, a lack of employee benefits, and subsequently high turnover. 

“ ‘Massachusetts loses close to $3 billion each year due to inadequate child care, a loss that ripples across families, employers, and the economy,’ MTF policy researcher and report author Victoria Bergeron said. ‘But it isn’t just about dollars; it’s about supporting educators who nurture our kids while sustaining thousands of small businesses through targeted investments and thoughtful policymaking.’ ”