| Child minders | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 44,782 | 43,023 |
| of whom: male | 1,728 | 1,747 |
| by age groups | ||
| up to 24 years | 672 | 586 |
| 25 to 40 years | 12,824 | 11,966 |
| 40 years and over | 31,286 | 30,471 |
| by vocational qualification attained | ||
| with vocational qualification attained in a specific field of education | 13,851 | 13,282 |
| of whom | ||
| nursery school teachers | 5,722 | 5,483 |
| nursery nurses | 2,255 | 2,193 |
| qualified youth and community workers | ||
| qualified social workers | 718 | 636 |
| with vocational qualification attained, but not in a specific field of education | 26,896 | 25,819 |
| still undergoing vocational training | 203 | 158 |
| without completed vocational training | 3,832 | 3,764 |
| by qualification submitted | ||
| viz. | ||
| qualification course completed | 41,232 | 39,772 |
| other proof of qualification | 5,631 | 4,829 |
| undergoing basic qualification while working as a child minder | 505 | 411 |
| baby and toddler first aid course | 43,287 | 41,310 |
| by place where childcare is provided | ||
| in the child minder’s dwelling | 30,544 | 28,520 |
| in the child’s/children’s dwelling | 4,090 | 3,956 |
| in other premises | 11,067 | 11,406 |
As at 23 September 2021