Study finds over 30 hours in childcare harms kids' social, emotional skills

A study tracking 274,000 Australian children found that those spending over 40 hours a week in childcare face increased risks to social competence and emotional maturity. The report highlighted that developmental vulnerability rises with more than 30 hours in care. The Albanese government’s childcare support initiative aims to address these concerns while expanding access to families earning up to $535,000.

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