Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 1:  General Functions of Local Authority: England Section 10:  Charges where local authority provide childcare
49.Section 10 provides that local authorities may enter into agreements which impose a charge for the provision of childcare by the authority. This does not apply where care is provided for children in need under section 18(1) or (5) of the Children Act 1989 as provision for charging in these circumstances is made by that Act.