There has been confusion among providers about whether they are able to charge for extras, such as meals, nappies, music lessons and trips, and a call for more guidance from the DfE.
The department has drawn up a model agreement setting out what it expects should be included in agreements between local authorities and early years providers offering the 15-hour and 30-hour childcare entitlements.
These vary between local authorities and the model agreement is intended to provide greater consistency across the country.
The Government has said that the funding providers receive is to cover the cost of free childcare and not consumables or extra services.
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