San Francisco has some of the highest child care costs in the country. So the city has been working toward a universal child care system. That will help expand the number of families who qualify for free or reduced care. But as KQED’s Daisy Nguyen explains, parents should brace for limited options. 

<p>San Francisco has some of the highest child care costs in the country. So the city has been working toward a universal child care system. That will help expand the number of families who qualify for free or reduced care. But as KQED&rsquo;s Daisy Nguyen explains, parents should brace for limited options.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>