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Thousands of Israeli Toddlers Left Without Daycare Due to Staff Shortages
Around 20,000 toddlers in Israel lack daycare spots due to a critical shortage of staff, leading to facility closures and parents staying home. High turnover, low pay, and unclear governmental responsibility contribute to the crisis, pushing children into unregulated and potentially unsafe environments.
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What happened
- 0120,000 toddlers lack daycare spots due to staff shortages.
- 02Over 40% of early childhood educators left jobs last year.
- 03Israeli caregivers handle nearly double the OECD average of toddlers.
- 04Low wages and lack of professional status deter new staff.
- 05Governmental responsibility is divided and unclear.
- 06Closures push children into unregulated, unsafe settings.
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