The author shares their surprise and delight upon discovering that, while living in England due to a military assignment, they could receive 15 hours of free preschool for their child. Having faced expensive childcare costs in the U.S., including fully financing daycare with their graduate stipend, the author emphasizes the financial relief that this UK benefit brings. The family, which includes five children, appreciates the quality of care provided by local nurseries and the drastic savings of $700 a month, highlighting a stark difference in childcare approaches between the two countries.
I was both shocked and delighted to learn that we could receive 15 hours of free preschool for our 3-year-old.
In the United Kingdom, every child between 9 months to 2 years of age is eligible for 15 hours of free childcare each week.
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