Far too often, children miss out on quality Early Childhood Education and Care …

„Far too often, children miss out on quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). Cultural barriers and a lack of information limit enrolment, while some families simply cannot afford it. The data show that vulnerable children are most affected, with substantial socio-economic gaps in ECEC participation in most countries, especially for children aged 0 to 2.“
OECD (Hrsg.), Starting Strong. Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care (2025), S. 3.