Childcare Costs Just Got HALVED — Here’s What Nobody’s Telling You

Childcare in this country just changed. Permanently. New government data shows that the cost of a full-time nursery place for a child under two has DROPPED by 52% in just two years — from £305/week to £149/week. Families are saving an average of £8,000 a year per child. Half a million households are now receiving 30 hours of funded childcare. And nearly a third of parents say they’ve been able to increase their working hours as a direct result. In this episode, Marvyn breaks down: • The exact numbers from the 2026 Coram Report • What “funded hours,” “term-time,” and “SENCO” actually mean for your family • The 4 structural moves government is making beyond the headline • Why childcare cost is a gatekeeping mechanism — and who it locks out • 5 questions every parent (and especially every dad) needs to sit with Whether you’re paying nursery fees right now, thinking about starting a family, or employing people who are — this one’s for you. Sources: DfE / Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026 🔗 Full stats and glossary in the show notes below. The Marvyn Harrison Podcast

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Childcare Costs Just Got HALVED — Here’s What Nobody’s Telling You is an episode from Dope Black Dads Podcast by Mokgoro Tumi.

This episode is 16:29 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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