In the report, 'The Lasting Impact', a quarter of respondents said theywould be unable to work without their workplace nursery, and those whoused the childcare benefit missed 70 per cent fewer work days due tochildcare issues.
The study, by Consulting Practice at Bright Horizons Family Solutions,heard from more than 350 parents who use an employer-sponsored BrightHorizons nursery at 33 organisations in England, Wales and Ireland.
Nearly 90% of respondents to the study also claimed that access to theirworkplace nursery helped them integrate work and family life, as well asproviding them with accessible, affordable and quality childcare.
The report said 44% of families with children under the age of two haveboth parents at work.
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