Official Statistics

Childcare and early years survey of parents: 2018

Findings from the January 2018 to August 2018 survey of parents on childcare and early years.

Applies to England

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This publication provides information on a survey of parents with children aged 0 to 14. It covers parents鈥� use of childcare and early years provision, and their views and experiences, including:

  • what childcare is used by different types of families
  • what childcare is used by different types of families and children
  • changes in take-up of childcare over the years
  • parents鈥� reasons for using or not using childcare and for choosing particular providers
  • parents鈥� views on the providers they used and on childcare provision in their local area in general
  • the perceived impacts of the 30 hours of childcare policy on families and children
  • the influence of childcare arrangements on mothers鈥� decisions about whether to go out to work and working patterns
  • children鈥檚 use of digital technology in the home learning environment

Early Years Analysis and Research

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Jonathon Blackburn 0161 600 1725

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Published 20 December 2018

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