Childcare shortages are causing some parents to seek help from unlicensed daycares. The current childcare capacity meets only about half of the community's needs, according to the Nashville Early Education Coalition. This shortage is leading parents to turn to unlicensed options.

Further details about the issue and its impact are available from the source. The problem of childcare shortages is complex, with part of the issue being the difficulty of getting licensed.

More information can be found through the source, including efforts to address the shortage and expand access to childcare.