Nearly 4 in 10 WA parents with kids under 12 have quit, been fired due to disruptions in child care

It’s no secret that childcare is expensive. Now, a new study is showing just how much it’s impacted Washington’s workforce.

The study found nearly 40% of Washington parents reported having quit their jobs or been fired due to childcare disruptions. The report was prepared for Child Care Aware of Washington.

Nearly 4 in 10 WA parents with kids under 12 have quit, been fired due to disruptions in child care

Nearly 4 in 10 WA parents with kids under 12 have quit, been fired due to disruptions in child care

It’s no secret that childcare is expensive. Now, a new study is showing just how much it’s impacted Washington’s workforce. The study found nearly 40% of Washington parents reported having quit their jobs or been fired due to childcare disruptions. The report was prepared for Child Care Aware of Washington.

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