Childcare20 hrs agoParents can now apply for childcare fundingOnce the application is approved parents will receive payments within four weeks, officials say.20 hrs ago16 Feb 2026'Free childcare policy is a birthday lottery'Parents say the starting date of government-funded childcare hours can "catch you by surprise".16 Feb 202613 Feb 2026How do you balance childcare during the half-term break?With different school schedules and rising costs, finding a solution can be challenging.13 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Early years providers offered £20k childcare boostThe money aims to boost local childcare options, which the States of Alderney says is a priority.1 Feb 202630 Jan 2026That feeling when the babysitter falls throughWatch Can You Keep a Secret? on BBC iPlayer.30 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Nurseries reopen but given Ofsted demandsParents of children at the two Playday sites in Caversham were contacted earlier this month.28 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Nurseries shut by Ofsted over safeguarding worriesParents of children at the two Playday sites in Caversham were contacted on Monday evening.16 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Childcare search is 'mission impossible', says mumA charity says the sector is at "breaking point" and is calling on the government to intervene.15 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Childminders 'under threat' from tax changesHome childcare businesses have been able to claim a 10% allowance for "wear and tear".13 Jan 2026...
