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What Can Geolocation Data Tell Us About Childcare Use and Accessibility?
Abstract: In the U.S., many parents of young children may not have enough childcare providers near them, which may limit not only their childcare access but also their employment opportunities. In this article, we explore how data on people’s visiting patterns to childcare providers might help inform our understanding of the geographic distances between where families live and where providers operate, as well as how these distances and the capacity of providers can affect childcare access. Our research is part of the Chicago Fed’s Spotlight on Childcare and the Labor Market, a targeted effort to understand how access to childcare can affect employment and the economy.
Keywords: Childcare; Regional economy; Labor;
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Publication Date: 2024-07