To Make the Child Care System More Equitable, Expand Options for Parents Working Nontraditional Hours

The Urban Institute conducted research in CT, OK, and D.C. to understand which families work nontraditional hour care (NTH). The study found that NTH work schedules are more common for families who already face challenges because of structural racism and systemic inequities including those who are Black and Latinx, low-income, lower levels of education, and one-parent families. There is need to address access issues given that only a small fraction of centers provide NTH care and only one-third of family child care providers. In addition, public funds aren't often available for NTH care. 

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Urban Institute
Author
Gina Adams, Peter Willenborg, Cary Lou, and Diane Schilder
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