Sir,

With reference to the Government 30 hours free childcare offer for 3-4 year olds mentioned in last week’s Puddleducks advertisement.

I would just like to point out that most local childminders and other registered childcare settings are registered for this scheme, and many, like myself, have been providing this since it started in April this year.

This is a fantastic offer and it’s great to see that so many are able to provide it, and I would urge any parents of 3-4 year olds to look into it.

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