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Childcare Customer Opportunities 2025 AU

Adapt or
Fall Behind

23%

families switched childcare providers in the past year

Value Wins, Not Discounts

77% 

families are willing to pay at least 5% more for better experiences

Convenience Converts

80% 

parents are willing to pay for extra services

Curriculum Is a Deal-Maker

6 out of 10 

parents expect more features and are willing to switch providers if others offer them

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Introduction

In 2025, families are making more deliberate choices about who they trust with their children, how often they attend, and what “value” really means when it comes to early education and care. Rising costs, evolving work habits, and a new generation of parents with higher expectations are reshaping the way providers must think about loyalty, churn, and growth.

We highlight the decisions providers can make today to grow tomorrow. These insights will help you align offerings to what parents value most, deepen trust, and unlock new revenue opportunities in a competitive market.

Top Pain Points Addressed in This Report

The childcare market across Australia and New Zealand is in transition—driven by rising expectations, tighter budgets, and evolving family dynamics.

Providers are facing a perfect storm:

  • Declining loyalty and rising churn, even among long-term families
  • Cost sensitivity and demand for flexible pricing
  • Families struggling to see the difference between providers
  • High expectations for safety, communication, and educator quality—often without clear guidance on what to prioritise
  • And a growing gap between what families want… and what they think they’re getting

Market Overview & Key Trends

  • Shifting usage patterns
  • Changing work habits
  • Key decision drivers & barriers
  • Churn risk & provider switching

Family Segments: Who Uses Childcare & Why?

  • Personas: Explorers, Balancers, Partners
  • Differences in usage pattern
  • Main drivers of attendance
  • Retention risks

Building a High-Quality Childcare Experience

  • Curriculum: Satisfaction levels, top priorities, and
    improving update communication
  • Staff: Valued qualities, performance strengths, and
    areas for improvement

The Ideal Childcare: What Families Want

  • Desired features & willingness to switch
  • NPS trends & loyalty potential

Childcare Customer Opportunities 2025 Highlights | Australia

Watch the highlights during the unveiling of the never-before-seen insights from the 2025 Childcare Customer Opportunities Market Research Report.

This event was attended by the childcare industry’s biggest players in Australia, hosted by CEO Mita Bedi.

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