The Registered Childcare Providers and Places data for 31 March to 31 August 2019, reveals that the total number of childminders has dropped from 38,953 to 38,472, a loss of nearly 500 childminders.
This continues a downward trend, with 9,500 fewer childminders operating since 31 August 2015.
The latest figures show during the five-month period, 1,994 childminders left the sector, while 1,513 joined. This resulted in a loss of 2,478 childcare places.
The statistics also show that between 31 March and 31 August 2019, a total of 33 nurseries were de-registered from the Early Years Register. During the same period, 985 providers left, while 952 joined.
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