Washington State Family Leave Use Rate
X
Source:
Workplace success is supported by adequate child care for employees. Employers realize the connection between supported families and the community’s economic success. Employees are supported with the child care they need.
Percentage of Local Employers who say that Child Care Challenges Negatively Affect Recruitment
X
Source:
Tax Revenue Not Realized by WA State due to Economic Impacts of Child Care Inaccessibility
$1.2 billion
Source (2019): https://www.commerce.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Child-Care-Collaborative-Task-Force-Industry-Assessment-Report.pdf
Percentage of Employed Parents who Had to Reduce Work Hours Because of Child care Challenges
38% of 137 parents (early 2020)
58% of 137 parents (Fall 2020)
Source: Walla Walla Valley Early Learning Coalition 2020 Child Care Survey (“very much” or “somewhat” describes me)
Proportion of Employers who Offer Direct Child Care Resources to Employees
X
Source:
Percentage of Employed Parents who were Late or Missed Work Because of Child care Challenges in early 2020 v. Fall 2020
39% of 137 parents (early 2020)
56% of 137 parents (Fall 2020)
Source: Walla Walla Valley Early Learning Coalition 2020 Child Care Survey (“very much” or “somewhat” describes me)
