A new survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that the cost of child care is now viewed as a “major problem” by roughly three-quarters of U.S. adults, underscoring the financial strain facing many households with young children. Despite broad concern about affordability, the poll indicates limited appetite for aggressive federal intervention: only about half of respondents say helping working families pay for child care should be a “high priority” for Washington. The divide suggests that while the issue is widely recognized, consensus on solutions—and the federal government’s role—remains elusive.