Who takes care of the children? Answers from around the world

Updated: 2014-07-08 08:51

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Finland: complete nursery system

As a country with a sound welfare program, Finland has a complete daycare system. The nursery fee is almost affordable for every family, accounting for 4-5 percent for an average family's total income. And if a mother prefers to stay at home to take care of her children who are under the age of three, then she is eligible to receive government aid.

Who takes care of the children? Answers from around the world

A nurse takes care of children at a family day care in Helsinki, Finland. [Photo/Xinhua]

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