Childcare-Sufficiency-Assessment-Refresh-March-2013-Final-Draft
Childcare-Sufficiency-Assessment-Refresh-March-2013-Final-Draft
Childcare-Sufficiency-Assessment-Refresh-March-2013-Final-Draft
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Further detail on services offered, rating on childcare availability, suggestions for improvement and future plans providedby the settings can be seen in the frequency tables and text responses.13.4 Vacancies73% of the settings currently have half day vacancies with 64% having full day vacancies. 36% of respondents indicatedthat there was an increase in vacancies compared to the previous year. The settings were asked a further questionregarding the cause of the increase. The table below shows the reasons provided:Num NumIncrease in <strong>Childcare</strong> costs 8Opening/Closing hours notsuitable5Parents Unemployed 21Increase in number ofchildcare setting in the area11Family membersOther7Unemployed1613.5 Cost/Payment*18% of settings responding to the survey said they ask for a deposit from parents before they start using their service.40% charge a retainer fee.32