The government's 'free childcare' expansion will leave many parents 'disappointed' as they struggle to find a place for their child, nursery workers warn.
The government's 'free childcare' expansion will leave many parents 'disappointed' as they struggle to find a place for their child, nursery workers warn. The government currently offers 15 hours of 'free' childcare for all children aged three and above. From April this will be extended to parents of two-year-olds, with plans in place for all children from nine months to receive 30 hours free childcare by September 2025.
However, childcare providers warn staff shortages and not enough nursery spaces or funding mean they're unable to provide for all the kids that will be eligible as part of the extended scheme. Director of Little Owls Childcare in Staffordshire, Sarah McCormick explained: 'Our nurseries are full
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