A Coram Family and Childcare survey of local authorities found widespread concerns that the 30-hour offer, introduced in September 2017 to three- and four- year-olds of working parents, is affecting the long-term future of early years settings.
It found that 36 per cent of councils believe the 30-hour entitlement is having a negative impact on the financial sustainability of childcare providers.
A fifth of councils also believe it is having a negative impact on the availability of 15 hours of funded childcare for disadvantaged two-year-olds.
In addition, six per cent believe it is having a negative impact on the availability of places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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