## Author Summary Over 25 years, the author has found childcare to be a complex challenge balancing care quality and economic viability, with the current system falling short in both areas. (142 characters) ## Introduction to Childcare Challenges Childcare remains a complicated topic, featuring diverse aspects and competing priorities. The author's two-and-a-half decades of experience reveal its persistent difficulties. This issue spans emotional nurturing and financial sustainability.

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The Australian — 2025-11-29