Josh Stein unveiled a new task force to tackle the state’s childcare crisis. The Task Force for Child Care and Early Education will bring together state leaders, childcare workers, and families to find ways to expand affordable care.

Gov. Josh Stein shared six statistics that underscore why he's calling the current state of child care a “crisis.” Education reporter Liz Schlemmer fact checked the claims.

Childcare in the state could soon be more affordable and accessible for families as Governor Josh Stein creates a task force to look into how to make that happen.