Higher NICs will require nurseries to hike fees by an average of 10 per cent, making childcare in the UK even more expensive for many parents.
For couples earning 67 per cent of the average wage, the UK is the most expensive country for childcare, alongside the Czech Republic and Cyprus.
In Sweden, parents receive around £85 per month to help with childcare costs, which usually cost about £100 per month.
According to the NDNA, the government will cover 80 per cent of childcare costs in England starting in September, but they are "unwilling" to pay a reasonable amount.
Cost of part-time care is up 7.7 per cent from £150.89 a week in 2023, while full-time care has increased by 6.4 per cent from £146.00 in 2023.
