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Under-fives asked to speak their minds

* Leapfrog Day Nurseries put National Childcare Week's theme of listening to children into practice by canvassing their opinions. The children gave their thoughts on the chain's childcare facilities.

The children gave their thoughts on the chain's childcare facilities.

Four-year-old Georgina Hands from the Burton nursery said, 'Coming to Leapfrog means I can play all day and see my friends.' Lisa Tingay, three, and Harry Woolfall, four, who both attend nursery in Beverley, said they enjoyed playing outside best because they can run around. Other favourite activities named by children included painting, role play, modelling and messy play.

Leapfrog managing director Sue Husbands said, 'We found their responses encouraging. Our children certainly know what they like and aren't afraid to say so. It's confirmed to us that we're providing activities that are fun and stimulating.'

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