英格兰的儿童保育提供者在财政上挣扎,限制免费场所和提高收费。
Childcare providers in England struggle financially, limiting free places and raising fees.
在英格兰,许多儿童保育提供者面临财政压力,迫使他们限制政府资助的场所,提高价格。
Many childcare providers in England face financial pressures, forcing them to limit government-funded places and increase prices.
根据 " 早年联盟 " ,59%的提供者可以减少或选择不向三岁和四岁儿童提供资助名额。
According to the Early Years Alliance, 59% of providers may reduce or opt out of offering funded places for three and four-year-olds.
90%以上的计划计划增加非供资小时的收费,77%将引入或提高额外收费。
Over 90% plan to increase fees for non-funded hours, and 77% will introduce or raise charges for extras.
慈善组织呼吁增加政府投资, 帮助供应商维持不断上涨的成本。
The charity calls for increased government investment to help providers survive rising costs.