Petition · Department for Education
Review hourly fee from Government to local authorities for childcare providers
Closed
87 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to review the current hourly fee the Government gives to local authorities for childcare providers.
We feel we childcare providers are underpaid for this age group. Resources may be expensive to educate this age range, to prepare them for school. We feel we are underpaid by the Government.
Some childminders are now refusing to keep children on once they turn 3yrs, as they feel the pay is too low.
Some childminders are now refusing to keep children on once they turn 3yrs, as they feel the pay is too low.
Timeline
| 9 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
87
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
9 Jan 2025
Closed
9 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.