A routine sufficiency review, launched by the council to consult with parents and staff on childcare services, is scheduled to be completed on 31 March. The council is stating that it will be looking to other providers to take over services to comply with legislation.
The council estimates that around 350 children and 88 staff will be affected. Managers were sent around the nurseries to inform their staff last Tuesday.
A council spokesman confirmed, 'We are planning to see if there are other providers in the area that could take over these services, as it is expected that the council will no longer be a direct provider.'
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