Children from higher-income families are more likely to be enrolled in preschool or childcare …

„Participation in early childhood programmes varies widely across countries and socio-economic groups. Children from higher-income families are more likely to be enrolled in preschool or childcare, while those with disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds – who have the most to gain – often face barriers such as cost, limited provision in their area or non-flexible hours that conflict with parents’ work.“

OECD (Hrsg.), OECD Skills Outlook 2025 (2025), S. 58f.