BETA
Chapter 1
The math behind the massive bills
Chapter 2
The paradox of childcare worker pay
Chapter 3
How America compares to the world
Chapter 4
The hidden career toll on parents
YOUR GOAL
Master of The cost of American childcare
Ch 4 · The hidden career toll on parents
marcus Match job perks with daycare expenses to learn the true cost of American childcare.
marcus Childcare's Career Toll on Parents
Childcare costs climb so high! (What's a career to do?) Oh-oh, many parents pause their work life, it's true!
marcus The soaring cost of childcare is a primary reason why many American families are choosing to have fewer children.
marcus Over half of Americans live in areas where there are not enough licensed childcare slots for local kids.
Fun Fact
The motherhood penalty: A parent who leaves a $50,000 salary to care for a child loses up to $300,000 in lifetime earnings.
Quiz
In a 2020 survey, what was the top reason Americans cited for having fewer children than they wanted?
Quiz
According to studies, how much lifetime earnings can a parent lose by leaving a $50,000 job to care for a child?
Quiz
Which outdoor gear company is famous for retaining 91% of mothers by offering on-site childcare?