Child Care Market by Care Type (Backup Care, Early Care, Early Education & Daycare), Delivery (Home-based Settings, Organized Care Facilities) - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Child Care Market by Care Type (Backup Care, Early Care, Early Education & Daycare), Delivery (Home-based Settings, Organized Care Facilities) - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Child Care Market size was estimated at USD 107.01 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 112.19 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 4.99% to reach USD 150.54 billion by 2030.

Child care encompasses various types of services, including daycare centers, preschools, nurseries, and in-home child care providers. Increasing workforce participation of parents, changing family dynamics, and the growing recognition of the importance of early childhood education are expanding the adoption of child care services. Implementing policies to improve the quality and affordability of child care services, ensuring that providers meet certain standards and that parents have access to safe and reliable care options, is creating a platform for the child care market. Hiring and retaining the cost of qualified staff and ongoing training expenses place a financial strain on child care providers, thereby hampering market growth. Adopting innovative approaches such as STEM-focused programs, online learning platforms, and personalized learning experiences by market vendors is expected to expand the scope of child care services.

Regional Insights

The rising urbanization in emerging economies of the region necessitates the need for child care facilities to avoid stumbling blocks to women entering the workforce. Families increasingly relocate to cities distant from their traditional village and family support structures, causing rapid urbanization in many Asia-Pacific countries. There is a growing awareness regarding the link between economic growth, parental employment, and access to child care, which is anticipated to increase the number of child care centers at affordable prices in the Americas and Asia-Pacific. In European countries, various methods are utilized for child care, including nurseries, preschools, and registered childminders. The growing recognition of the importance of early childhood education and the development of benefits of early learning experiences and socialization is expanding the adoption of child care services with the highest standards that provide educational programs, age-appropriate curricula, and stimulating environments in Asia-Pacific, Americas, and EMEA. Moreover, the efforts made by government agencies, organizations, and market players to enhance awareness associated with child care are creating a platform for market growth in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Market Insights
  • Market Dynamics

    The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the Child Care Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.
    • Market Drivers
      • Rising inclination toward child care owing to both parent employment and improved disposable income
      • Rising awareness among parent about benefits of early learning among children
      • Market Restraints
        • Issues associated with less availability of skilled human resources
        • Market Opportunities
          • Emerging availability of childcare with flexible service hours and favorable government initiatives
          • Ongoing integration of advanced technologies in child care services
          • Market Challenges
            • Concerns over safety and security of children
            • Market Segmentation Analysis
              • Care Type: Adoption of early education & daycare activities owing to engaging environment
              • Delivery: Preferences for organized care facilities with the popularity of childhood centers and after-school programs.
              • Market Disruption Analysis
              • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
              • Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
              • Pricing Analysis
              • Technology Analysis
              • Patent Analysis
              • Trade Analysis
              • Regulatory Framework Analysis
              FPNV Positioning Matrix

              The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the Child Care Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

              Market Share Analysis

              The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the Child Care Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

              Recent Developments
              • Busy Bees Group expands in North America with acquisition of The Malvern School

                The Busy Bees Group has expanded its presence in North America by acquiring The Malvern School. This acquisition strengthens Busy Bees' commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education and care services to families across North America, allowing more children to benefit from high-quality care and early years education.

                NMU Announces New Child Care Partnership

                Northern Michigan University (NMU) partnered with Ann Arbor-based childcare provider Gretchen's House. This partnership establishes a facility near campus, offering priority access to high-quality child care for NMU employees and students at a reduced rate. To support this initiative, NMU invests USD 250,000 annually to subsidize childcare costs at Gretchen's House.

                Vermont lawmakers Approve Annual USD 125 Million Investment In Child Care

                Vermont lawmakers recently approved an annual investment of USD 125 million in child care. This investment aims to increase access to child care for working families, which is of quality and affordable in the state, by providing financial assistance by expanding state subsidies for early childhood educators.
              Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

              The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the Child Care Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

              Key Company Profiles

              The report delves into recent significant developments in the Child Care Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Benesse Holdings, Inc., Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd., C.H.I.L.D. Center UAE, Cadence Education, LLC, Childbase Partnership Limited, Childcare Network, Childrens Lighthouse Franchise Company, CombiWith Corporation, Discovery Point, Evolve Education Group, G8 Education Ltd., Goddard Franchisor LLC, Goodstart Early Learning Ltd., JP Holdings Co., Ltd., Kids & Company, Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., KU Children’s Services, Learning Care Group, Inc., Lightbridge Franchise Company, LLC, Mandarinka (Tangerine), Pigeon Hearts Corporation, Poppins Corporation, Primrose School Franchising Company LLC, Smartkidz Educare Global Pvt. Ltd., Spring Education Group, Inc., and The Learning Experience Corp..

              Market Segmentation & Coverage

              This research report categorizes the Child Care Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
              • Care Type
                • Backup Care
                • Early Care
                • Early Education & Daycare
                • Delivery
                  • Home-based Settings
                  • Organized Care Facilities
                  • Region
                    • Americas
                      • Argentina
                      • Brazil
                      • Canada
                      • Mexico
                      • United States
                        • California
                        • Florida
                        • Illinois
                        • New York
                        • Ohio
                        • Pennsylvania
                        • Texas
                        • Asia-Pacific
                          • Australia
                          • China
                          • India
                          • Indonesia
                          • Japan
                          • Malaysia
                          • Philippines
                          • Singapore
                          • South Korea
                          • Taiwan
                          • Thailand
                          • Vietnam
                          • Europe, Middle East & Africa
                            • Denmark
                            • Egypt
                            • Finland
                            • France
                            • Germany
                            • Israel
                            • Italy
                            • Netherlands
                            • Nigeria
                            • Norway
                            • Poland
                            • Qatar
                            • Russia
                            • Saudi Arabia
                            • South Africa
                            • Spain
                            • Sweden
                            • Switzerland
                            • Turkey
                            • United Arab Emirates
                            • United Kingdom


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising inclination toward child care owing to both parent employment and improved disposable income
5.1.1.2. Rising awareness among parent about benefits of early learning among children
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Issues associated with less availability of skilled human resources
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Emerging availability of childcare with flexible service hours and favorable government initiatives
5.1.3.2. Ongoing integration of advanced technologies in child care services
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Concerns over safety and security of children
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Care Type: Adoption of early education & daycare activities owing to engaging environment
5.2.2. Delivery: Preferences for organized care facilities with the popularity of childhood centers and after-school programs.
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.3.1. Inclination toward early learning, improving labor supply, and changing family dynamics transforming childcare in the Americas
5.3.2. Availability of government support for child care coupled with tax exemptions for child care providers in Asia-Pacific region
5.3.3. Increasing child care initiatives and improving infrastructure across the EMEA region
5.4. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.5. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.6.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.6.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.6.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.6.5. Industry Rivalry
5.7. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.8. Regulatory Framework Analysis
6. Child Care Market, by Care Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Backup Care
6.3. Early Care
6.4. Early Education & Daycare
7. Child Care Market, by Delivery
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Home-based Settings
7.3. Organized Care Facilities
8. Americas Child Care Market
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Argentina
8.3. Brazil
8.4. Canada
8.5. Mexico
8.6. United States
9. Asia-Pacific Child Care Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Australia
9.3. China
9.4. India
9.5. Indonesia
9.6. Japan
9.7. Malaysia
9.8. Philippines
9.9. Singapore
9.10. South Korea
9.11. Taiwan
9.12. Thailand
9.13. Vietnam
10. Europe, Middle East & Africa Child Care Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Denmark
10.3. Egypt
10.4. Finland
10.5. France
10.6. Germany
10.7. Israel
10.8. Italy
10.9. Netherlands
10.10. Nigeria
10.11. Norway
10.12. Poland
10.13. Qatar
10.14. Russia
10.15. Saudi Arabia
10.16. South Africa
10.17. Spain
10.18. Sweden
10.19. Switzerland
10.20. Turkey
10.21. United Arab Emirates
10.22. United Kingdom
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
11.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
11.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
11.3.1. Busy Bees Group expands in North America with acquisition of The Malvern School
11.3.2. NMU Announces New Child Care Partnership
11.3.3. Vermont lawmakers Approve Annual USD 125 Million Investment In Child Care
11.3.4. BPEA EQT, in Partnership with Nord Anglia Education, to Acquire IMG Academy, a World Leading Sports Education Brand
11.3.5. Busy Bees Group Snaps up Cheshire Nursery
11.3.6. New Villa Opens in Dubai for Children Deprived of Parents’ Care
11.3.7. USD 60 Million Investment to Support Manitoba's Early Learning and Child Care Providers
11.3.8. Cadence Education Expands Montessori Portfolio with the Suzuki School and Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta
11.3.9. Further International Expansion for Busy Bees
11.3.10. The Learning Experience Plans New Child Care Center in Jersey Village
11.3.11. Three-Way Partnership to Provide KCC On-Campus Child Care Services
11.3.12. Revolutionary Edtech Integration Connects Canadian Parents and Educators - Kids & Company, MarcoPolo Learning and Kindertales Deliver First-of-its-Kind Partnership
12. Competitive Portfolio
12.1. Key Company Profiles
12.2. Key Product Portfolio

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