Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Ban nurseries charging fees when closed and cap fees

Closed 80 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to ban nurseries charging parents childcare fees when they are closed and cap daily fees.
We feel that there are limited nursery places available, which means working parents must accept whatever the nursery dictates in their terms and conditions, even if they feel it is unfair. This includes paying for bank holidays when nurseries are closed and even general closures at nursery's discretion. We feel that childcare is so expensive that this could discourage many from working as they would be better off financially, by not working. We also want the Government to cap daily fees for private childcare so nurseries don't offset this limit by raising prices.

Timeline

22 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
22 Nov 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 80
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 22 May 2025
Closed 22 Nov 2025

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

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