Part 2General Functions of Local Authority: Wales
Provision of childcare
23Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare
(1)
A Welsh local authority may—
(a)
assist any person who provides or proposes to provide childcare;
(b)
make arrangements with any other person for the provision of childcare;
(c)
provide childcare.
(2)
The assistance which a local authority may give under subsection (1)(a) includes financial assistance; and the arrangements which a local authority may make under subsection (1)(b) include arrangements involving the provision of financial assistance by the authority.
(3)
In exercising their functions under this section, a Welsh local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Assembly.