Licensed child care centers and family child care providers are very worried about the money they've lost during the pandemic and the costs they'll face when reopening, an extensive survey by Berkeley's Center for the Study of Child Care Employment has found. The findings show that the field is extremely vulnerable, and many providers may have to close permanently, greatly reducing available child care in the state. "Whether they closed or remained open, all face financial and safety challenges," says Sean Doocy, a research associate at the center.