Supporting families with the cost of living with £30,000-worth of free childcare

Families in Wales are paying more than in any other part of the UK for childcare, and many are unable to afford it altogether. This is impacting on families’ budgets and on parents’ ability to return to work.

Plaid Cymru’s a new childcare offer for Wales will include 20 hours for 48 weeks a year for all children aged 9 months to 4 years – worth more than £30,000 per child at full roll out. We will also keep the current 30 hours of childcare for 3-4 year olds.

Putting money back in families’ pockets, supporting parents back into work and making sure all children can access the benefits of quality childcare.