Where did you get these #s from? This is a progressive tax and only affects income above the threshold. If you make 150k as a single earner, you don’t pay 1.5% on 150k, you pay 1.5% on 150k-125k, or 1.5% of 25k which is $375. And that’s if you didn’t reduce your income in other ways (401k contributions, pretax health or child care, HSA, etc.)
This is such a common misconception in the US. I'm amazed how it isn't understood by many.
I found a positive correlation between someone’s tax obligation and their understanding of tax law.
Well, either is fine, in that it allows people with low income a childcare option at all.
Preschool is extremely valuable for childhood development
Where do you propose people leave their kids at when both parents need to work?