Nurseries pull out of 30-hour free childcare pilot over funding dispute

Jess Brown
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The majority of childcare providers in York have refused to trial the 30-hour childcare expansion because the rates being offered are insufficient, it has been revealed.

Eight areas are to trial offering 30 hours of free childcare to three and four-year-olds. Picture: Lucie Carlier
Eight areas are to trial offering 30 hours of free childcare to three and four-year-olds. Picture: Lucie Carlier

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