Informal care is top choice for mothers

By Catherine Gaunt, Nursery World, 20 October 2005

Just under two-thirds of working mothers are not using any type of formal childcare at all when their babies are nine months old, according to a study published last week. The majority of employed mothers rely on informal care provided by grandparents and their partner.

Just under two-thirds of working mothers are not using any type of formal childcare at all when their babies are nine months old, according to a study published last week. The majority of employed mothers rely on informal care provided by grandparents and their partner. The findings are revealed in a new book, Children of...

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