Official Statistics

Childcare and early years survey of parents: 2024

Findings from the 2024 survey of parents on childcare and early years.

Applies to England

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Childcare and early years survey of parents 2024

Details

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

  • what childcare is used by different types of children and families
  • awareness and the perceived impacts of the existing and new funded childcare entitlements on families and children
  • parents’ reasons for using or not using childcare and for choosing particular providers
  • parents’ views on the providers they used and on childcare provision in their local area in general
  • the influence of childcare arrangements on mothers’ decisions about whether to go out to work and working patterns
  • the home learning environment

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Published 10 July 2025

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