By Barbara Hall, CNN

Sixty-four percent of mothers with children under the age of six work in the U.S. That makes for a lot of kids in daycare. The U.S. Department of Labor recommends parents spend no more than 10% of their annual income on child care. But experts say the cost of putting young children in a good program can cost $1,000 per month or more. Quality Care for Children is on par with tuition at some universities.