Abstract
As the child-rearing environment changes, local child-rearing support services will have a preventive effect. This study aimed to identify the needs of mothers in the early stages of using local child-rearing support services and to analyze their intention to continue using them. We developed a guide on 'what to ask for when using' based on responses from a preliminary survey. Additionally, we examined the environmental factors necessary for continued use by analyzing the relationship between the frequency and purpose of use in a survey of mothers raising children 0–2 years. Consequently, the findings suggest that promoting the facility's safety effectively encourages mothers of 0-year-old children to use it while engaging with mothers of 2-year-old children and informing them about staff availability fosters usage. Moreover, when the purpose of use involved interaction among mothers, there was a preference for an environment where children could enjoy themselves and for staff to act as facilitators. Conversely, when the purpose of use was to relax alone, mothers prioritized the staff's friendliness and the facility's safety.
https://ror.org/01grym831 
