The Importance of Child Care for Working Parents

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Job Security

Full-time child care and continuous employment are difficult. Finding a job with flexible hours for child care is tough since more firms need set hours.

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Helps Parents Enter The Labor Market

Child Care Aware America reports that childcare centers allow parents of all academic levels to work more hours and longer hours.

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Increases Work Productivity

Work productivity rises with child care for working parents. Stable, high-quality child care helps parents work more, miss fewer days, and study.

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Helps parents balance life

Spending time with small children is fun, but the routine may drain parents physically and psychologically. Stay-at-home parents report being irritated, less tolerant, and more impatient.

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Stimulating Environment

Stay-at-home parents aren't idle.   They must haul their children to grocery stores, banks, and doctor's appointments like working parents.

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Boosts Social Interaction

Covid has showed us that children need to engage with other children to acquire social skills and flourish.

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Preps For Kindergarten

Kindergarten may be difficult for kids, especially those reared at home without childcare socialization.

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Encourages Routine

Working parents may struggle to set routines for their kids. Having variable working hours makes daily planning tough.