An International Comparative Study of Satisfaction with Children's Education and Childcare

The aim of this study is to discover Korean parents’ satisfaction with childcare and compare it with that of European countries. Through the results, we tried to find a way to improve the satisfaction of Korean parents with childcare. The subjects of this study were parents from 33 countries in Europe and Korea with children under the age of 7 years. About 100 to 300 people participated in each country. As a data analysis method, first, satisfaction with education and childcare according to major demographic variables in Korea was examined by t-test and F-test. Next, for the country-by-country comparison, each individual item value was compared and the score value integrating five questions was compared. As a result of the study, it was discovered that parents of children in Korea were somewhat satisfied with education and childcare, with an average value of 8 or more out of 10. Compared to European countries, the level of satisfaction in education and childcare for parents of children in Korea was ranked 18th, placing it in the middle. In conclusion, it is necessary to seriously consider the direction of financial input to increase the satisfaction of Korean parents with education and childcare. In addition, as in European countries, various efforts will be needed to improve parents" satisfaction with education and childcare.