The online survey of more than 1,300 parents in England, carried out by the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on childcare and early education, found that, at the end of January, just 11 per cent of parents surveyed believed the financial settlement currently on offer to the early years sector is enough.
More than a third (36 per cent) of parents felt the government was providing sufficient financial support for parents and carers with children under five.
It also highlights fears over more families falling into poverty due to one parent being unable to return to work due to a lack of childcare.
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