Child Care Difficulties On the Rise for Parents of Young Children
According to our surveys, in January 2022, parents faced dramatically increased difficulties accessing child care, significantly affecting their emotional well-being and ability to work, which further impacted young children's emotional well-being. The cancelation and closure of child care programs also significantly influenced the emotional well-being of child care providers.
In this fact sheet, we look at the most recent trends in child care challenges and disruptions from both parents' and providers' perspectives.