Table 2 Type of Child Care Parents Used by Children below 4 Years of Age in 1999: Percentage of Parents
Type | Below 1 year | 1–2 years | 3–4 years |
|---|---|---|---|
Parents | 12.9 | 13.3 | 15.1 |
Family members | 40.0 | 36.0 | 37.5 |
Maid | 6.2 | 7.8 | 8.9 |
Neighbour/friends | 31.0 | 32.4 | 24.5 |
Child care centre | 9.2 | 9.6 | 10.8 |
Others | 0.7 | 0.9 | 3.2 |
Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |