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Short commutes of just 17.9 minutes the second shortest in the country allow parents more time with their children.
South Dakota
With a score of 53.85, South Dakota ranks second.
In South Dakota, child care is among the least expensive nationwide, averaging $6,677 per year.
Families also benefit from theshortest average commute timein the U.S., at just 17.4 minutes.
The state also offers plenty of opportunities for child care access, with 1,158 workers per 100,000 children.
The state has nearly 700 child care workers per 100,000 children.
It also has an average commute time of 28 minutes.
Louisiana
Louisiana comes in fourth with a score of 51.30.
Even so, Louisiana ranks last foraccredited child care centers, which could be a drawback for some families.
The average commute here is 26 minutes.
Kentucky
Kentucky placed fifth with a score of 49.05.
In Kentucky, child care costs are affordable, totaling $6,841 annually.
Average commute time in the Bluegrass State is 23.9 minutes.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma ranks sixth with a score of 48.61.
Child care costs average $7,520 annually.
While it ranks No.
26 for accredited child care centers,average commute timein Oklahoma is 22.3 minutes.
Wyoming
Wyoming takes seventh place with a score of 48.46.
Arkansas
Arkansas comes in eighth with a score of 46.93.
Families benefit from child care costs averaging $6,575 annually.
Commute times are reasonable, too, averaging 22.2 minutes.
Additionally, commute times are a bit higher than other states, averaging 25.3 minutes.
Alaska
Alaska rounds out the top ten with a score of 46.29.
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