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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Use, Views and Experiences, 2004

Variable Details

VariableWhyNoC02
LabelReason no childcare used in past year
Responses
1 I d rather look after my child(ren) myself 37
2 I rarely need to be away from my children 85
3 There are no childcare providers available that I could trus 21
4 I cannot afford childcare 29
5 The quality of childcare is not good enough 8
6 My child(ren) are old enough to look after themselves 32
7 My child(ren) need special care 13
8 I have had bad experience using childcare in the past 1
9 I would have transport difficulties getting to a provider 3
10 Other reasons 23
11 My/partner s work hours or conditions fit around children 23
98 Refusal 0
99 Don t Know 0
Sysmiss 7527
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Use, Views and Experiences, 2004
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