Call You and Yours: Childcare

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A new report has found there is a shortage of childcare places in most areas as the average cost of a full time place at nursery rises above £15,000. April will see the roll-out of the expansion of the 15 hours funded hours to parents of two year old's. But the report from Coram Family and Childcare found fewer than one out of every three councils have enough spaces for children under two, down from 42% last year. So in this week's You and Yours phone-in we're asking: What are childcare services like in your area? Can you afford a place? Can you find a place? How are you getting by? You might be a parent, a grandparent or childcare provider - tell us what's going on for you? Call us on 03700 100 444. Lines are open at 11am on Tuesday 19th March. You can also email us now at [email protected]. Don't forget to include a phone number so we can call you back. PRESENTER: WINIFRED ROBINSON PRODUCER: CATHERINE EARLAM