KinderCare Study: 30-Point Gap Between Parents' Child Care Needs and Employer Support
New findings highlight disconnect between working parents’ child care needs and employer benefits as families prepare for the holidays Key takeaways Study core finding: According to the 2026 KinderCare Confidence Index, conducted with The Harris Poll, 68% of parents want on-demand or emergency child care, but only 38% report that their employers offer it, a 30-percentage-point gap. Why it matters: 81% of parents are constantly thinking about potential child care disruptions, and unreliable care affects employment: 50% have missed work, 35% have reduced their hours, and two-thirds say it has negatively affected their work performance. Employer opportunity: Parents also want broade