Anonymous
July 17, 2026Childcare solutions used & satisfaction
If you needed childcare in the past 10 years, what childcare solutions (e.g., childcare center/nursery, nanny, family support, adjusted work schedule, etc.) did your family end up using? Are you satisfied with the availability of childcare options in your country of employment, why or why not?
We have used childcare center, nanny, support from family, and adjusted work schedule. I feel fortunate that our profession offers enough flexibility for me to be the primary caregiver for my kids. Honestly, I don’t know how two parents with traditional 9-to-5 jobs manage childcare in the U.S. My kids attend public school, and many school holidays are regular workdays for parents. On top of that, young children have frequent medical and dental appointments that are often only available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. How are working parents supposed to make all of that work?
Joined multiple waitlists?
Did you join multiple childcare waitlists while searching for care?
Yes
Biggest challenges & their impact
Looking back, what were the biggest childcare challenges (e.g., long waiting times, affordability, quality, location, etc.) your family faced? How did these challenges impact your work and family life?
All of those, plus (limited) hours and (unlimited amount of) viruses of childcare centers.
One thing to change
If you could change one thing about today's childcare system, what would it be? (For example: access, affordability, quality, employer or university support, emergency backup care, or anything else.)
Access, which means availability + affordability.
Additional insights
Are there any additional comments or personal insights you would like to share about childcare?
As my kids have gotten older, they’ve developed different interests and now participate in different after-school activities. Coordinating all the drop-offs has become challenging for me to handle on my own.
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