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Child day care services encompass the care provided to infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children by either the government or an organization when parents are at work or unavailable for other reasons. This care can be offered in the child's home, the registered child caregiver's home, or a dedicated child care center.
The primary categories of child day care services include baby and child day care centers, pre-kindergarten and preschool centers, and nursery schools. Nursery schools typically cater to children aged 3 to 5, offering early education in the years leading up to their entry into primary school. These services are available in both Center-Based and Home-Based locations. Expenditure types vary between public and private options and are accessed by children in age groups ranging from less than 1 year to above 6 years.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the social services market by driving up costs for essential goods, assistive technologies, and digital infrastructure many of which are sourced from tariff-affected regions. Providers of healthcare, elderly care, and community-based services are facing tighter budgets, as rigid government contracts and funding constraints limit their ability to offset these rising expenses. This climate of uncertainty has also slowed investments in digital transformation and telehealth solutions, hindering efforts to enhance service accessibility and operational efficiency. In response, organizations are increasingly turning to local suppliers, establishing joint procurement strategies to manage costs, and adopting affordable digital tools to sustain service delivery amid ongoing financial pressures.
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The child day care services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $341.98 billion in 2024 to $362.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to female labor force participation, changing family structures, government subsidies and programs, educational emphasis, urbanization.
The child day care services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $459.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to remote work policies, flexible scheduling options, quality accreditation, crisis preparedness, inclusive child care, public-private partnerships. Major trends in the forecast period include technological integration, emphasis on early childhood education, health and safety protocols, diversity and inclusion initiatives, green and sustainable practices.
The forecast of 6.1% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Additional costs due to tariffs on imported safety equipment, sanitation products, and learning materials may force daycare centers to raise fees or limit capacity, affecting affordability for working families.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
Anticipated growth in women's employment rates during the forecast period is expected to be a driving force behind the child care market. In the USA, the share of women in the labor force is projected to reach 47.2% in 2024, leading to increased demand for on-site childcare facilities at corporate establishments. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging women to work further support the rise of the on-site child care market, directly contributing to the overall growth of the child care sector in the forecast period.
The increasing preference for organized daycare settings is poised to propel the expansion of child day care services. Organized day care settings involve structured facilities or environments that provide child care and supervision services within specified time frames. This trend supports children from lower-income families in accessing quality child care. In July 2023, The Office of the Federal Register proposed amendments to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) regulations, with the aim of reducing the financial burden on families related to child care expenses. The proposed changes also focus on enhancing payment rates and procedures for child care providers, expanding the range of child care options available to parents.
Child daycare centers are adopting technology to enable parents to stay connected with their children. Many centers utilize apps for video streaming of classroom activities and sending pictures to parents, allowing them to monitor their child's activities. For example, in Canada, Trust Child Care Centers partnered with Parent Care Network to provide video streaming over the internet for parents to monitor their child's activities. Companies such as Bloomz, Eleyo, OnCare, myKidzDay, and KidCheck offer child care software and applications used by service providers.
Major companies in the childcare services sector are launching innovative solutions, such as childcare technology, to gain a competitive advantage in the market. Childcare technologies refer to digital solutions specifically designed for childcare centers to address challenges, meet business and educational objectives, and streamline daily operations. Parents are increasingly opting for organized daycare settings for their children, as these environments provide better learning tools and a structured atmosphere. This preference for quality childcare services is driving market growth. For instance, in July 2024, Vardhan Group, an India-based entity in the education sector, launched Boost My Child (BMC). This AI-based platform is designed for children aged 0 to 8 and aligns with NEP and NCF standards for comprehensive development. It includes a school assessment module (SAM) that enables teachers to track student progress through user-friendly mobile and desktop interfaces. The BMC app supports multiple languages and offers parents personalized activities, worksheets, and parenting advice tailored to their child's specific developmental needs across six categories and 21 areas. Furthermore, the platform seamlessly integrates with existing school applications and eases teachers' workloads by providing detailed reports for thorough analysis.
Major companies operating in the child day care services market include KinderCare Education LLC, Learning Care Group, The Learning Care Group Inc., Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd., G8 Education Limited, Cadence Education LLC, Primrose School Franchising Company, La Petite Academy Inc., The Learning Experience, Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising LLC, JP Holdings CompANY Inc., Children of America LLC, Goddard Systems Inc., Children's Lighthouse Learning Centers, Goodstart Early Learning Ltd., BrightPath Kids Corp., KU Children's Services, Little Einsteins, Kids 'R' Kids International Inc., Children's Courtyard Inc., Busy Bees Daycare LLC, KidsPark Inc., Discovery Point Franchising Inc., Children's Campus Inc., The Goddard School Franchise, Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers, Children's Garden Learning Centers, Childtime Learning Centers, PLASP Child Care Services, Rainbow Child Care Center Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the child day care services market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the child day care services market. The regions covered in the child day care services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the child day care services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The child care services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as traditional daycare center, in-home daycare, nanny, shared nanny, au pair, babysitter, and relative care. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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