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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Childcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableWhyNoC02
LabelReason no childcare used in past year
Responses
-9 Refusal 0
-8 Don't know 0
-1 6523
1 I d rather look after my child(ren) myself 6
2 I rarely need to be away from my children 97
3 I cannot find a childcare place because local providers are 4
4 There are no childcare providers available that I could trus 6
5 I cannot afford childcare 26
6 The quality of childcare is not good enough 0
7 My child(ren) are old enough to look after themselves 21
8 My child(ren) need special care 2
9 I have had bad experience using childcare in the past 0
10 I would have transport difficulties getting to a provider 3
11 Other reasons (WRITE IN) 13
12 My/partner s work hours or conditions fit around children 7
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationChildcare and Early Years Provision: Parents' Survey, 2009
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