Anonymous
July 19, 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 all. :) the options in UK/US are not great — no access to affordable nannies, visa restrictions for visiting family members.
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?
Affordability and quality are the main challenges. We moved around the world. :)
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.)
For UK/US, it will be allowing a visa class for domestic workers.
Additional insights
Are there any additional comments or personal insights you would like to share about childcare?
I am not sure if this counts as childcare, but elementary schools should run for longer hours, and less breaks in between. :)
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