As a nursery owner, I recognise the potential benefits of Labour’s plan to enhance the affordability and accessibility of childcare for families, particularly through the commitment to continue with the 30 hours of funded childcare.
This initiative could facilitate a smoother transition for parents returning to the workforce and may ultimately lead to increased demand for childcare services, which would be advantageous for the sector as a whole.
However, I have several concerns regarding the proposed reforms. The plan to establish 3,000 new school-based nurseries may significantly impact private nursery providers, like me. The introduction of Government-funded places within schools could result in a considerable decline in demand for private childcare services, posing a substantial challenge to our viability.
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