Among 1,814 employed women, weekly child care expenditures predicted employment turnover; the effect was stronger for mothers of preschoolers and did not vary by income. Educational attainment was unrelated to use of paid child care, or to quitting among mothers using such services. Contains 29 references. (Author/SV)

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey show that most employed mothers rely on relatives for child care, particularly low-income mothers. Weekly expenditures averaged $45 for older mothers to $60 for younger mothers. Lower-income women were more likely to have gaps in employment because of child care problems. (SK)

As part of the Assessing the New Federalism project, this report investigates the different types of child care arrangements, including unsupervised "self-care" that families with working mothers use for their school-age children. The study investigated how child care patterns differ by the age of the child, family income, race and ethnicity,…

With data from the Survey of Income Program Participation, a three-equation, reduced-form econometric model is used to generate estimates revealing that the cost of market child care decreases the labor force participation of married women. High wages increase likelihood of working and use of paid child care. (SK)

This booklet gives mothers basic information about arranging for child care before going to work. The booklet is written on a simple reading level and includes the following sections: (1) there are several kinds of day care; (2) care depends on child's age; (3) older child needs good plan; (4) must have health test; (5) with group own age; (6)…

Examines data on child care from a longitudinal study of 310 mothers of preschool children. Findings indicated that most mothers change care arrangements frequently, especially substitution of group day care and multiple care for care by relatives. Discusses implications of frequent changes in day care. (NRB)

Examination of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth found that a woman's wages relate positively to early return to work after childbirth; higher family income delays return; income did not affect child care choice; greater child care tax credits increased early return; and tax credits did not affect child care choice, but predicted…

Available literature does not provide systematic data concerning the problems mothers face when leaving their children in the care of others as they pursue career or education. This study is designed to provide such data. A questionnaire including standard demographic questions and two general questions (Why did you decide to place your children…

This comprehensive study was designed to provide essential information for federal, state, and local policy planners to design and test new program concepts in day care services for children. Findings from the survey provide data on existing day care programs, availability of day care services, and the nature and extent of the need for day care…

An Australian survey examined the child care and working arrangements (part time, shift work, overtime) of 2,890 mothers. Differences in use of formal child care or unmet child care needs depended on children's ages and full-time/overtime status. Those working in nontraditional arrangements may be more likely to use informal child care. (SK)

This report presents basic data on the types of child care arrangements and their frequency of utilization by working mothers belonging to different segments of American Society. The survey was conducted with the help of the Burea u of Census, which included supplementary questions about child care in its February, 1965 survey, using a…

An attempt is made to condense data on family day care, i.e., a form of supplemental child care that takes place in the home of a nonrelative. An overview is presented of the kinds of studies that have been done and how they fit into the larger picture of what remains to be done before we can claim to have a body of knowledge to guide us in this…

Discusses double role of women as mothers and contributing citizens of society. Emphasizes need for day care centers to free older girls and women for education and employment. (MS)

Studied conflicts between employment and child care in divorced mothers (N=381). Results showed the majority were employed full-time in clerical or sales positions. They allowed child care to take precedence over employment demands in some, but not all, conflict situations. Experience with dual responsibilities somewhat reduced the conflict.…

With data from the Survey of Income Program Participation, a structural model analyzed decision to use child care of married and single mothers. Simulations indicated that a refundable child care tax credit would distribute child care benefits more equally and would also increase labor force participation of mothers. (SK)