Petition · past parliament

Cap the cost of childcare for under 3s so it is affordable

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Maternity pay ends at 39 weeks and maternity leave can last up to 52 weeks. However, following that, there is no support with childcare costs making a parent's return to work very difficult and unaffordable. The government should cap the fees for under 3s so they are affordable.
Cap the cost of childcare for under 3s so nurseries cannot charge extortionate amounts so the parent's return to work is worthwhile and affordable.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

The Government aren't responsible for setting prices of private providers. You could start a petition calling for the Government to provide a fund for parents to pay for childcare over a specific cost, if that's what you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

16 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Apr 2021

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