The State of Childcare in Europe, An Infographic

The State of Childcare in Europe 1% GDP on childcare services Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland invest approximately 1% of GDP in childcare services annually. Ireland invests less than 4 of 1% of GDP on childcare services annually. It is the most expensive European country for childcare, followed by the UK. Families in Slovenia pay an average of $460 a month for 1 child in day care, but only ra as much for a 2nd child. The 3rd child goes free. 53% of European mothers aged between 15 and 64, do not work or work part-time. They consider childcare services too expensive childcare Other to work full time. 41% 59% 41% of the net income of 2 working parent households in the UK and Ireland goes on 9am to 5.30pm childcare. Primary schools in Portugal stay open from 9am to 5.30pm to match a parent's working week. Barriers to Using Childcare Services 59% Cost 58% Availability & Accessibility 41% Opening Hours 27% Quality of Services *Source European Quality of Life Survey from the European Foundation for Living and Working Conditions Best Practice in Scandinavia Norway Finland Sweden Denmark • Every child from the age of 1 has a legal right to a place in an early care and education service. • 53% of 6-10 year olds are enrolled in after-school services. • Parental fees are capped at approximately €300 a month in both public and private early care and education services. • A parent is enabled to remain at home for at least a child's 1st year through paid leave. This can be a combination of maternity leave, paternity leave and parental leave. Payment is at 80% of previous earnings. This also exists in Sweden. Every child between the ages of 1 and 12, has a right to a place in an early care or after-school service. After-school services parental fees are capped at 2% of family income, with a maximum fee applying. Parents are entitled to Work part-time (76%) until a child is 8 years old. •70% of children aged 6 to 9 yeard old are enrolled in an after-school service. 30% of contact staff in early care services have a 3 year graduate qualification. It has the highest standards of staff-to-child ratios of any advanced economy at 1:4 for children under 3 years old, and 1:7 for children between 4 and 6 years old. After-school services are staffed by "pedagogues" who have a 3-3.5 year tertiary qualification. This also exists in Sweden. 60% of contact Staff in early care services have a 3 year graduate qualification. 86% of 6-10 year olds are enrolled in after-school services. Parents pay a maximum of 30% of the running costs of early care and education services. Many low-income families teceive free services. The Best Maternity Benefits in Europe UK Finland Iceland 280 days of paid maternity and paternity leave The government supply a care T package. It is a cardboard box that doubles Parental leave in equal parts for mothers and fathers. entitlement. as a bassinet, packed with bodysuits, a sleeping bag, outdoor gear, bathing Parents get 9 months paid leave at up to 80% of their salary. Mother's receive 90% products, diapers, and of pay for 6 weeks with bedding. no upper limit, before 3 months is for the 105 days of paid maternity leave and 158 days of parental switching to a standard mother, 3 months can be taken by the father and rate. the couple can share the leave that can be shared between parents. remaining 3 months. 90% of fathers have Paid childcare leave opted into this system. and free day care. 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