The World Bank Group (WBG) is carrying out a situational assessment survey on childcare in Malaysia. This survey aims to fill the data gap on early childhood care and education (ECCE) quality as well as understanding household’s perspective on childcare provisions and challenges; focusing on the following research questions:i. What factors and obstacles affect household decisions on enrolling children in childcare centers in Malaysia? ii. Does enrollment in childcare centers facilitate mothers' employment? What is the reservation wage for women?iii. What aspects of quality in childcare centers are most important to parents; and how much are they willing to pay for these features? iv. What factors determine the profitability of private childcare centers? Two surveys will be administered looking at the (i) supply-side (childcare centers - TASKA); and (ii) the demand-side (parents; specifically mothers). The survey modules for TASKA will include the profile of the centers; the type of services provided; costs; aspects of quality; and the availability of seats. While the survey modules for parents will include the profile of the respondent; household information; employment; reservation wage; attitudes towards women’s employment; childcare arrangements; attitude towards and willingness-to-pay for childcare.