Childcare facilities have also been a priority in the Commission’s strategies on gender equality, while EU financial support has been provided under the Structural Funds (in particular the European Social Fund).
Lastehoiuteenused on olnud prioriteediks ka komisjoni soolise võrdõiguslikkuse strateegiates ning struktuurifondidest (eeskätt Euroopa Sotsiaalfondist) on selleks antud ELi rahalist toetust.