Employers Can Help

Supply & Affordability
The availability and affordability of child care remain a top struggle for parents. For many, to obtain or retain a job relies on child care.
The price of child care in Utah is high. A recent state agency child care market rate survey found the annual price of center-based child care for an infant ranges from $11,856 in urban communities to $13,200 in rural communities.
Employers Can Help
There are many options available for employers to consider to better support the child care needs of working parents. Employers can begin with a survey of employees to better understand their greatest challenges. Review the Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders by the Salt Lake Chamber Utah Community Builders.

Mothers with Children Under Age 5 (McKinsey & Company Survey, 2022)

53%
Mothers who left the workforce, reduced their hours or moved to a less-demanding job said they did so because of child care responsibilities
69%
Mothers who said they would be more likely to choose an employer that offered assistance with child care expenses
83%
Mothers who said child care benefits would be a “very important” or “somewhat important” factor in taking a job
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