Research and analysis

Parental perceptions of childcare in England

Research reports on qualitative interviews with parents covering affordability, availability and quality of childcare.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 4 July 2022
• Last updated: 25 May 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Childcare in England: parental perceptions of availability, flexibility and affordability – July 2022

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-393-6, DFE-RR1248

PDF, 375 KB, 42 pages

Childcare in England: parental motivations for use, decision-making and perceptions of quality - May 2023

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-470-4 , DFE-RR1348

PDF, 516 KB, 32 pages

Details

The July 2022 childcare in England report spoke to parents of children aged 4 and under and covers the:

• availability of childcare
• flexibility of childcare
• affordability of childcare and take up of entitlements
• quality of childcare

The May 2023 report spoke to the parents of children aged 14 and under and covers:

• motivations for using childcare
• perceptions of different types of childcare
• perceptions of quality
• childcare funding and the cost of living
• Family Hubs

Published 4 July 2022
Last updated 25 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 May 2023

   Added 'Childcare in England: parental motivations for use, decision-making and perceptions of quality - May 2023'.

2. 4 July 2022

   First published.