Deiseb a wrthodwyd Support working parents with 30 hours Free Childcare a week (for children between 9 months-4 years)
As of early 2026, nursery fees in Wales are among the highest in the UK, with some nurseries charging up to £88 per day. Whilst the flying start scheme provides 12.5 hours per week to children from aged 2, this scheme doesn't cover all of Wales, and is not accepted by all nursery settings.
As of Sept 2025, all working parents in England can access 30 hours per week free childcare for children aged 9 months-4 years old (over 38 weeks). I would like the Welsh Government to match this.
Rhagor o fanylion
If you fall outside of a Flying Start area, both parents work and are not in receipt of any other government benefits, you can only access Tax Free Childcare and 30 free hours from the term after your child turns 3.
Since 2022 my local private nursery has increased their daily fee from £55 a day, to £79 per day, the same as the average cost of nurseries in London. I believe this is due to matching the increasing daily rate of nurseries in England, following to the introduction of the government funding.
From 1st April, my monthly bill for my second child aged 1, for 3 days a week private nursery care would be £900 a month!
For a mother to return to work, part time, we are expected to be on a salary of over £30,000 to be able to afford childcare and to also be able to support with household bills and general living after nursery fees are deducted. The average full time female salary in the UK is currently £35,670, so as you can see this is a huge ask for a part time worker.
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