# Childcare Costs Holding Working Mums Back

> 91% of working parents say childcare cuts careers, pushing for Autumn Budget support.
- Title: Childcare Costs Holding Working Mums Back · MadeForMums
- Summary: 91% of working parents say childcare cuts careers, pushing for Autumn Budget support.
- Keywords: childcare, working mums, autumn budget, flexible working rights, tax-free childcare, nursery funding, MadeForMums
- Source: MadeForMums — https://madeformums.com/news/family-news/is-childcare-holding-working-mums-back-the-figures-reveal-just-how-much-its-costing-families
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: childcare, working mums, autumn budget, flexible working rights, tax-free childcare, nursery funding
## Childcare Impact on Careers
New research finds 91% of working parents say childcare challenges have affected their careers.
## Job Losses and Reduced Hours
24% of parents left jobs, 51% reduced working hours due to childcare pressures.
## Working Day Losses
80% lost at least one working day in the past year due to childcare falling through.
## Childcare Cost Challenges
73% of parents say childcare costs are their biggest current challenge.
## Autumn Budget Requests
Parents want stronger flexible working rights, affordable holiday childcare, and extended tax-free childcare.
## Sarah Hesz's View
Sarah Hesz, Bubble's COO, says childcare pressures risk pushing talented people out of the workforce.

> Half term is already putting working parents under pressure, and with the Autumn Budget days away, the Chancellor has an opportunity to make a difference. Too many parents are cutting their hours, turning down opportunities or leaving work because childcare doesn't fit around their jobs. We're losing talented people from the workforce, mothers in particular.
## Key takeaway

New research shows 91% of working parents report childcare challenges affecting careers, with 24% leaving jobs and 51% reducing hours due to childcare pressures.