Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland

Employers For Childcare has published new research which explores over 1,000 local parents’ experiences of looking for childcare for the first time. They have also developed a comprehensive guide for first-time parents to help them choose the right kind of childcare.

Marie Marin, Chief Executive of Employers For Childcare said:“The research report explores parents’ experiences of sourcing and choosing childcare. One key finding that stands out is the stress and pressure parents experience at this time and how the lack of available and useful information to help parents heavily contributes to this stress. To help support first time parents Employers for Childcare has produced the ‘Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland’ First Time Parent’s Guide.”

“The research report explores parents’ experiences of sourcing and choosing childcare. One key finding that stands out is the stress and pressure parents experience at this time and how the lack of available and useful information to help parents heavily contributes to this stress. To help support first time parents Employers for Childcare has produced the ‘Choosing Childcare in Northern Ireland’ First Time Parent’s Guide.”

The five part guide provides easy-to-read descriptions of the various types of childcare available. It describes the standards by which childcare providers are measured. It also provides useful tips to help with the search and details the financial help available to help with the childcare bill. You can download a copy of both the report and the guide below:

Choosing Childcare: Experiences of Local Parents
Choosing Childcare: A First Time Parent’s Guide

For further information and advice on a wide range of childcare and work-related issues contact Employers For Childcare on 028 9267 8200 or email hello@employersforchildcare.org.