"Working in and among the service industry, I see daily examples of how lack of childcare effects employees livelihoods. When schools are closed for weather or holidays, employees must decide whether it's worth it to come to work or pay someone (sometimes more money than they earn) to watch their children. I've seen many situations where kids are "posted up" in the back of a workplace/office while parents work and try to watch their children at the same time. It becomes stressful for all involved - the workers, the children and the employees."