UK National Childcare Service?

Other peoples child care, is not and never will be on my list of priorities. I have had this arguement many times over the years, but I'm a strong believer in that, if you are responsible for bringing a child in the world, then you are responsible for the care and upkeep of the child. I have no issues with free education, even through University, healthcare. But when it comes to paying to look after the child whilst the parent(s) go of to work, family allowance, tax credits etc. It kind of gets my back up. I see no good reason why I should pay or contribute to another persons child's upbringing than I would expect them to pay for my cats dinner and medical bills, I took them on, so I took responsibilty for them.
If the social welfare was fair in this country and everyone was entitled if needed to use it, I might have a different point of view, but if I were to break a leg an unabled to work for six months or so I'd be entitled to nothing even though I've paid into the system for the last 34yrs. This point of view may not be everyones cup of tea, but we can't all be the same...

I didn't really start working at home because of my girls. I'm just your average paranoid mother that trusts no one but herself I have had a few hair raising times with those that look after little ones, and because of that I think that my situation at the moment is for the best. I am here for them, can keep a wary eye on them and I am pretty sure I am the only one that can deal with them when they start arguing. lol.

Be that as it may though, I guess there are many people in this world that are busier than I am, so childcare is essential for them. Standardizing it or making it free benefits everyone, but it might lead to kids being kept in less than adequate circumstances.