KinderCare Study Shows 30-Percentage-Point Gap Between Emergency Child Care Demand and Employer Support

PUBT · 3d ago
KinderCare Study Shows 30-Percentage-Point Gap Between Emergency Child Care Demand and Employer Support
  • KinderCare's 2026 Confidence Index found a 30-percentage-point gap between demand for emergency child care and employer provision.
  • Emergency care access sought by 68% of parents; only 38% report employer coverage.
  • Employer-subsidized child care wanted by 58% of parents, versus 25% reporting access.
  • Child care challenges caused 50% of working parents to miss work; 35% reduced their hours.
  • Stronger parental support would increase company loyalty among 79% of working parents.


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