Read about a new survey released by Care.com that looked at the economic and emotional impact the pandemic had on parents when it came to daycare and childcare.
One of the biggest, yet infrequently talked about consequences of the pandemic is fear—and this includes fear involved with returning to “normal” activities. While many parents have discussed the hardships parents have faced with 24/7 parenting due to lack of childcare, many are also worried about what childcare will look like—and cost—in the coming months, according to a national survey., the leading platform for finding family care, was released today, June 17, 2020.
When asked about daycare, 63 percent said they would be somewhat or very uncomfortable with their child returning. This percentage increased to 72 for those who described the crisis in their area as serious or severe. Additionally, 42 percent of respondents who used daycare reported their main daycare provider plans to cut capacity going forward or had gone out of business entirely. Meanwhile, 11 percent remained unsure about the status of their daycare provider.
In terms of finding solutions, 96 percent said it was important for government and business leaders to provide Americans with additional financial support for childcare as they transition out of quarantine. The survey found 47 percent of parents are more concerned about the cost of childcare now than they were before the pandemic. Of these parents, 60 percent say their heightened concerns are due to a loss of income.
When it comes to returning to daycare, 56 percent said they are confident in their state health authority’s ability to provide supervision and ensure that safety guidelines are followed. This number rose to 66 percent for those living in major cities. For returning to work, however, 47 percent of parents rank effective childcare solutions in their top three criteria. The other two include a proven COVID-19 vaccine and measures to ensure safety .
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