Nearly half of childcare providers struggling to cover costs, DfE finds

Emily Harle
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Nearly half of early years providers say that their current income is not sufficient to cover the cost of delivering childcare in their setting, a report from the Department for Education has found.

One in 10 childcare providers say they are likely to close due to cost pressures, DfE finds. Picture : Adobe Stock
One in 10 childcare providers say they are likely to close due to cost pressures, DfE finds. Picture : Adobe Stock

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