Early Childhood Development
Percent of 0-2 Accessing Early Childhood Education
In the 0 - 2cohort, 20.34% of males 20.93% of females and 20.63% total are enrolled in an early childhood institution. This is possibly attributed to parental preferences not to institutionalize their children at such a tender age.
Net Enrolment in Early Childhood Education 3-4
Of the 3 -4-Year-olds 63.98% of males 61.88% females and 62.93% total are enrolled in early childhood institutions. There is a notable increase in pupil participation prior to the commencement of primary education. The gender parity index of 0.97 which indicates equal access for both sexes.
Child to Care Giver Ratio - Early Childhood Education
Within the early childhood sector, the average child to care giver ratio is 1 care giver to 12 children across the OECS. There are variations in this number across Member States ranging from 9 to 20 pupils per care giver. Further thought should be given to the adhering to appropriate child to care giver ratios where the numbers are higher.