The political party’s manifesto, published today, outlines plans to remove restrictions that limit parents to using only Ofsted-registered childcare providers to take up their free hours.
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) warned the proposals raised safeguarding concerns.
Purnima Tanuku, chief executive of the NDNA, said, ‘This proposal opens up the possibility for taxpayers’ money to be used to pay for childcare at organisations that are not subject to regulation. This raises safeguarding concerns.
‘Free childcare is about helping parents to work but also, crucially, for their children to be safe and happy with a professional, high-quality childcare provider equipped to give them a great start to learning.’
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