However, while salaries in the sector are low, parents in England pay more than their European counterparts, despite the Government spending more than other countries on investing in childcare.
The Childcare Provider Finances survey analyses the overheads providers face, such as staffing costs, and whether settings made a profit.
For nurseries and pre-schools staffing is the main overhead, accounting for 77 per cent of total costs. There is increasing pressure on staff costs, as qualification levels rise, but pay in the sector remains well below the national average. The average income for a childminder before costs was £12,200 and after costs was £7,600.
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