Child Care Insurance Guide: Coverage, Carriers & Costs for 2026
Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP®
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Jaclyn is a data journalist and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who evaluates trends in the childcare industry and wider economy. She has previously worked for publications including CNET, SmartAsset, Bizfluent, AZCentral and Chron, and as a research consultant for NAPCO Media. Her insights are often cited by publications including Bloomberg, CNBC, Business Insider, Fox News, USA Today, The Hill and more. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from The College of New Jersey.
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