February 21, 2026 at 08:00AM
‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district
A CNN report examines how rising child care costs may influence voting in a pivotal U.S. House district, highlighting the financial strain on families and the potential impact on election outcomes.
The piece profiles Dana Eldridge and Paul Miller, who built a regional chain, Active Learning Centers, from a martial arts school into a major child care provider, expanding to about 1,000 enrolled children at their peak.
It explores broader policy implications, including affordability and access to child care, and how these issues could sway voters in key races.