Applications open for funded hours for nine-month-olds, but sector warns of difficulty finding a place

Katy Morton
Monday, May 13, 2024

As applications open for parents of nine-month-olds to apply for the 15- hour funding, concerns have been raised that early years providers won't be able to meet the increased demand.

The sector has raised concerns over there being enough places for the 15 hours of funded care for nine-month-olds, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
The sector has raised concerns over there being enough places for the 15 hours of funded care for nine-month-olds, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

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