Petition · past parliament

Make 30 hours free childcare for ALL ages not just 2,3&4 year olds.

Closed 206 signatures

What the petition asks

As a working parent, who is currently on maternity knowing how to afford nursery fees for when I go back to nursery is a worry! There is free hours but for the older children. Not my 6 month old! 15/30 hours for working families who are on the under £100,000 per year income need a helping hand!
More and more parents, families and single mums or dads struggle with paying rent, mortgages bills and juggle every day life let alone another £156 per week bill For nursey just to be able to go back to work full time, maternity lasts 8/9 months, the 15 hours is only eligible for 2,3&4 years of age! What about the 9-24 months of age babies?

Timeline

13 Feb 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 206
Status Closed
Opened 13 Feb 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.