High quality childcare means having highly trained staff, with a low-staff-to-child ratio, good facilities and strong management - all of which have cost implications.

Do you think a local authority should monitor childcare provision in its area with the assistance of parents to support affordable and high quality childcare?

It is of importance to us that we support parents in accessing affordable high quality childcare.

'Lots of people will consider returning to work if they think they have good quality childcare.'

So it's very important for me to know that she's being looked after in a place that I can trust, is getting quality childcare and good pre-school education.

Comprehensive resource to help parents find quality childcare.

Providing affordable, quality childcare for all women who want it 4.

Good quality childcare has been shown to benefit children right through primary school and beyond.

Such laws may add cost and complexity to childcare provision and may provide tools to help ensure quality childcare.

This is not a time to dismiss childcare but to increase quality, affordable childcare for all.