KinderCare study shows 30-percentage-point gap between emergency child care demand and employer support
KLC•KinderCare's 2026 Confidence Index found that 68% of parents want emergency child care access, while 38% report employer coverage; 50% of working parents said child care challenges caused them to miss work.
1. Survey findings
KinderCare's 2026 Confidence Index found a 30-percentage-point gap between demand for emergency child care and employer provision. While 58% of parents want employer-subsidized child care, 25% report access; 35% of working parents said child care challenges led them to reduce their hours, and 79% said stronger parental support would increase company loyalty.
