Parents can apply for up to 30 hours of free daycare. This is for three and four-year-olds. By September 2025, the changes will expand to all kids between nine months and five. Yet, there is a majority of obstacles to the programs' finance, hiring of staff, and accessibility of childcare facilities. And the worst problem of all, earnings have to rise!

The government's plan relies on hiring qualified workers; to meet the growing number of children attending nurseries and childcare centers. Many parents will have to wait years before actually receiving the new funding, which is not going to be accessible right away. The total cost spent by the government will likely be 4 billion or more.

However, the industry still has trouble hiring and maintaining staff. Children's early interactions with nurseries and childcare facilities hugely impact them. This makes having staff essential; it has long-term effects on children!

Nazia Mahmood stated "A budget involving childcare seems too wonderful to be true. I'm hoping that this strategy is successful and that more employees are eager to work in the early childhood sector." Also, "It seems like this childcare budget will work. It brings me joy to know that many parents will be thrilled to have a reduced risk of being unable to care for a child." said Shabnam B.

According to government estimates, the new policy will save a family with a two-year-old child, assuming they spend 35 hours of childcare each week, an average of £6,500 annually. This results in nearly a 60% reduction in nursery charges!