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October 1991, Vol. 114, No.
10
Child care: arrangements and costs
Jonathan R. Veum
Economist, Office of Economic Research,
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Philip M. Gleason
Former Intern, Office of Economic
Research, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employed mothers most often use relatives to care for their children, according to data from the National Longitudinal Surveys. Weekly expenditures for care vary by family income. This article discusses a number of issues related to child care in the United States. In particular, the types of child-care arrangements used, and factors that determine the type of arrangement, such as the child's age, the mother's marital status, and the net income of the child's family are analyzed.
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