Anonymous
July 21, 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 live in the US and have used a childcare center. We are able to make it work because we earn enough as working parents. It can be expensive, so I also understand that people need to leave their jobs to take care of their kids.
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?
The biggest challenge was facing the uncertainty of not knowing if/when the childcare was going to be available.
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.)
I think that, at least in the US, the main challenges are both access (limited space, long waitlists) and affordability.
Additional insights
Are there any additional comments or personal insights you would like to share about childcare?
I have had a positive experience with an employer initiative that I am lucky to have. The school partners with Bright Horizons for back-up care, which includes both daycare centers and verified nannies. This way, you feel you have a plan B in case your kid is sick or something happens with your plan A. I have also used it in other cities in the country when I am traveling for a conference!
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