The notion that the increased funding rates will enable providers to offer completely free childcare is a popular misconception faced by parents. Yes, the first 30 hours are free — or will be for the majority of working parents by 2025 — but the objective of the recently announced cash boost will help offer more affordable early years education, not make it a free service.
Increasing fees puts nurseries in a difficult position, but one that they can’t easily avoid. The process can be painful for both parties, particularly as parents have a lack of understanding of the issues faced by the sector and their cost of living is already causing concern.
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