Childcare responsibilities are a leading cause of women exiting the workforce in Cambodia. In a tightening labor market, employers are increasing recognizing the value of supporting employees to access quality childcare as a means of attracting and retaining workers.
This study, based on surveys of employers and childcare providers in Cambodia analyzes key drivers of, and gaps in, employer-supported childcare. It identifies a suite of available childcare options and models provided by employers. The report also assesses the accessibility, availability, quality, and affordability of private childcare in Cambodia, and presents a business case for investing in it.