See Source section at the end of this indicator for more information and Annex 3 for notes (http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eay-2018-36-en). The availability of quality ECEC services and other provisions aiming at improving work-life balance give fathers and mothers greater opportunities to enter employment and to ensure that it is feasible for families to combine work and family responsibilities ([OECD, 2018,,,], [OECD, 2011(21]) and (OECD, 2016[31). There is an increasing awareness of the key role that ECEC plays for children’s development, learning and well-being.