The full expansion of the 30-hour funded childcare entitlement in England means that a part-time (25-hour) childcare place for a child under two is now theoretically free for eligible families during term-time, whilst the cost of a full-time (50-hour) place has fallen by 39% on 2025, according to the Childcare Survey 2026, published today.
25 years of Childcare Survey shows the impact of expanded entitlements on childcare costs for under-twos in England
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