The sustainability of childcare in London, published last week, said that 'demand for quality, convenient and affordable childcare' continued to outstrip supply.
The Daycare Trust conducted a survey of London's Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships and 60 providers in private, local authority and voluntary settings. It found that one day nursery closed for every four that opened, and one after-school club closed for every two that opened.
Childminding was found to be especially volatile, with one childminder ceasing work for each one setting up in business.
Launching the report at the House of Commons, Daycare Trust director Stephen Burke challenged childcare providers to lobby for change by using 'the ammunition this report provides'.
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