Children’s day care

The department collects information on day care providers for children under the age of 12 years. This covers providers such as day nurseries, child minders and out of school clubs. Some places in day care facilities are funded by the health and social care trusts.

Current publication

Children's social care statistics for Northern Ireland 2021/22

Previous publication

Children's social care statistics for Northern Ireland 2020/21

Until 2012 this publication was divided into two publications titled ‘Children order statistical tables’ and ‘Children order statistical trends’.

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Information sources

Quality report for child order statistical publications

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