During the pandemic the nature of remote work have caused many individuals to forgo child care services. Instead, many parents have learned to manage the art of balancing caring for their child while also completing their daily work tasks. As a result, the child care service industry has faced a major financial struggle. As the industry is dominated by female and minority workers, the impact is significant.
See "Post-Pandemic Child Care Options to Be Scarce", Lillian Mongeau, USA Today, February 16, 2021