No. 110/2019

India Nigeria People’s Republic of China Japan Mean Value USA Italy Brazil Spain Poland Russian Federation Australia United Kingdom Argentina Scandinavia France very positive by comparison very negative by comparison Childcare provision 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8,9 7,7 7,6 6,5 8,6 6,5 9,2 8,7 7,8 6,5 6,9 8,0 5,1 8,2 8,2 8,2 “ 21 HUMBOLDT KOSMOS 110/2019 Well cared-for: Germany is comparatively child-friendly The lack of childcare (there was no room in any kindergarten in Regensburg for my three-year-old son), the school system for my children (they were separated in different schools and had to take the city bus by themselves).” (m/ Canada) “ Seeing my son going to kindergarten with a smile.” (m/ USA) How would you rate childcare provision? There is a shortage of places in nurseries and day-care centres. Plenty of parents in Germany could write a book about it, but in comparison with other countries, childcare provision seems a lot better. Especially Scandinavians think German childcare provision could be upgraded.