BACKGROUND: International studies exploring the enduring effects of early non-familial childhood care on mental health outcomes show varying impacts depending on the quality of care, age of entry, and socio-economic factors. METHODS: = 1.1 years). RESULTS: In comparison to parental care, early non-familial childcare was associated with significantly elevated levels of risky behaviors (such as risky sexual behavior, alcohol abuse, and tobacco consumption), low intimate relationship quality, and a higher likelihood of achieving advanced vocational qualifications. Migration background was identified as a relevant moderating factor in an exploratory analysis. An early age of entry into non-familial care was weakly associated with more mental health problems in young adulthood. CONCLUSION: Parental decisions on early non-familial childcare should carefully consider the child's age of entry, the quality of care, and the family's socio-economic context.
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