State of Motherhood 2025

Childcare Access, Affordability & Impact on Career

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* 1. Have you ever left or reduced your work hours due to childcare costs or availability?

Yes

No

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* 2. On a scale of 1–5, how affordable is childcare for your current financial situation?

1- Not at all affordable

2- Barely affordable

3- Somewhat affordable

4- Mostly affordable

5- Very affordable

N/A

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* 3. What is the biggest challenge you face with childcare?

Cost

Lack of availability

Low quality

Inflexible hours

None

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How supported do you feel by your employer when it comes to childcare-related needs (e.g., time off, flexibility)?

1- Not at all supported

2- Barely supported

3- Somewhat supported

4- Mostly supported

5- Very supported

N/A