THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ON PARENTAL EMPLOYMENT PATTERNS
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ABSTRACT: This study investigated the Impact of Early Childhood Education on Parental Employment Patterns. The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the influence of early childhood education (ECE) availability on parental employment, (2) assess the role of ECE programs in enabling work-life balance for parents, and (3) determine the long-term benefits of ECE on family economic stability. A survey design was justified for this research due to its ability to collect comprehensive data from a diverse group of parents, providing a broad perspective on the impact of ECE programs on employment patterns. A sample size of 180 parents with children aged 4-6 was selected using purposive sampling. The case study was conducted in early childhood education centers in Abuja, Nigeria, given its status as an urban center with diverse employment opportunities. Findings revealed that the availability of ECE programs significantly influenced parental employment, enabling better work-life balance and contributing to family economic stability. It was recommended that early childhood education centers expand access to ECE programs and provide support for working parents to enhance family economic stability.
