Bianca Pettis plays with children in Lakeva Williams' home day care center, where she works. N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.comN. Scott Trimble | Syracuse.com
The struggles of Onondaga County daycare providers to stay in business, despite high demand for their services post-pandemic and an influx of millions in state and county aid, illustrate the gap between government’s good intentions and its poor execution.
Red tape, slow and clunky reimbursements, complicated safety regulations and a lack of mentors to help new providers navigate this maze are making it hard — if not impossible — for them to operate profitably.
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