San Mateo County is facing a childcare crisis that is affecting workforce stability. Parents report spending up to $30,000 annually on childcare, with monthly costs ranging from $1,000 to over $4,000. Supervisors indicate that 80% of parents face childcare issues that influence their job performance, with half leaving the workforce due to these challenges. This town hall aims to gather insights from parents and childcare providers. While parents struggle to find affordable childcare, providers are facing challenges in filling their available spots, indicating a complex shortage.
According to these county leaders, parents are spending $30,000 a year on childcare for one infant. In a survey displayed in the room, some parents shared that they spent over $4,000 a month on childcare, but most parents said it costs them closer to $1,000-$2,000.
We have a workforce crisis that starts in the crib. Eighty percent of our parents say they have childcare issues that impact their work, and half of them are leaving the workforce because of it.
Childcare is not easy to come by. Add a second kid and a lot of places are full, or it's just not cost-efficient.
They have spaces to fill, spaces for infants, for toddlers.
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