Nurseries in Stanley believe that the current childcare subsidy rate available is too low. This was raised at last week’s meeting of the education board as part of the budget setting process for the next financial year. Nurseries claim a subsidy payment for each paid hour of childcare with the available amount they receive being based upon the standard of service that a nursery offers. These are Gold at £2.55, Silver at £2.35 and Bronze at £2.10.

