Early years consultant Denise Burke told CYP Now she is already in discussions with a number of London councils that are looking at ways to restructure their children's centres because of fears about how much funding will be available beyond March 2011, when the Sure Start Early Years and Childcare Grant runs out.
"Local authorities are identifying that the daycare element of children's centres is not financially viable without a government subsidy," she said.
"Most centres accommodate 30 to 50 children, which is not sustainable, so they are looking at working with private and voluntary nurseries that are willing to take on additional children."
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