Expanding Childcare Is Not Enough: OECD Calls for Quality and Workforce Investment
Published on: June 25, 2026, 10:53 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
An OECD study finds that while enrolment in childcare for children under three is rising across many countries, fragmented systems and workforce shortages are creating unequal access and quality, particularly for disadvantaged children. The report urges governments, development partners, and private providers to invest in workforce development, quality standards, and equitable funding to ensure early childhood education delivers long-term social and economic benefits.
