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For 2026 the dependent care FSA limit rises from $5,000 to $7,500 per household. Here's which camp costs count, which don't, and what to check before open enrollment.
School breaks in Portland aren't just a few days off; they're a logistical minefield for working parents. Here's how to tackle them head-on for 2026.
A 3 PM camp pickup is not a full workday. Let's talk about finding Portland camps with extended care that don't leave you scrambling.
Most camp lists assume you are dropping off near your house. If you work in the Denver Tech Center, you need programs that fit your commute, not just your zip code.
The school day in Portland ends at roughly 3pm. Most Portland workplaces don't. The gap between 3pm and 5:30pm is the daily logistics problem that working parents solve, imperfectly, every week.
If you work a standard 9-to-5 job, a camp that runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm is not a childcare solution. Here are the 62 programs in Houston that actually offer extended care in 2026.
If you work a standard 9-to-5 and need summer camp coverage, the typical camp schedule, drop-off at 9am, pickup at 3pm, does not work. You need extended care.
Oregon center-based infant care costs $19,500 per year on average in 2026. That's the number Tootris published in February. It's more than in-state tuition at the University of Oregon. It's more than rent in most American cities ten years ago.