I have just found out that my daughter's lovely nursery is closing in 6 weeks. This is because the Local Authority is enforcing the Code of Practice which says that nurseries are no longer allowed to 'top-up' the pre-school funding for 3/4 year olds by asking for a contribution from parents. Basically the funding they get for the 'free' sessions does not cover the cost of actually delivering the session.
I know it sounds over-dramatic (there are worse things that could happen i know!) but I am so upset about it. DD has been so happy there. It provides excellent child care, the staff are wonderful, it is always oversubscribed and has a local reputation which is second to none. It came as such a shock to everyone. I feel sorry for the staff. It is also now proving very stressful finding alternative child care arrangements at such short notice.
Have any other mumsnetters had a similar experience?
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sallycinamon · 10/08/2007 22:20
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