Monthly CPS data are not currently being released amidst the U.S. federal government shut down. Once the September 2025 monthly data are available, we will process and release them as quickly as possible via IPUMS.
KIDCPROBUNT
Unit of time household members used to report lost time working due to trouble finding childcare
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For households who reported problems obtaining child care that limited work hours (KIDCPROB), KIDCPROBUNT reports the unit of time in hours, days or weeks that respondent chose to report the amount of lost work time because of trouble finding child care. This variable should be used in conjunction with KIDCPROBTIME.
Universe
- 2025: Households that had problems finding childcare that limited work hours (KIDCPROB).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
