Many women resigned their careers due to lack of childcare. 

In the last two years, 16,000 childcare centers were forced to close their doors and many more were operating at limited capacity. This diminished the accessibility and affordability of childcare across the nation. In many cases, parents—most often women— stayed home to care for their children. 

Half of all workers and nearly 60% of parents cite lack of childcare as their reason for leaving workforce. 

• In-depth analysis: Learn more about the childcare breakdown