Anonymous
July 22, 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?
Nanny, daycare, adjusted work schedule (working on research at night). I was not very satisfied with options. Nannies cost a fortune here and many good daycares have long waitlists.
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?
Hours, location and quality. I had to compress my work days to accommodate drop-off and pick-up.
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 - make them widely available and high quality, ideally at my workplace.
Additional insights
Are there any additional comments or personal insights you would like to share about childcare?
I am so glad you are thinking about this important area from an OR/OM perspective!
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