Why do nurseries need to charge for meals and consumables?
Please follow the link to some helpful information which explains why nurseries need additional money, over and above what is provided by the government, to keep running. This is especially true for 3 and 4 year old children who are funded at a rate below £6 per hour. Without charging for meals and consumables, providing 'fully funded' care is not sustainable and will inevitably lead to more nursery closures.
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