There was significant growth in the children's nurseries market last year, according to the 2014 report from market analysts LaingBuisson.
Early years settings took a range of wheeled toys for a spin and told Nicole Weinstein what they found.
The challenges and benefits of reflective practice for early years practitioners are explored in depth in this unit, says Mary Evans.
The cost of places with nurseries and childminders in England has risen by almost double the rate of inflation, figures from the Daycare Trust's annual childcare costs survey show.
Many nurseries that plan to offer 30 hour childcare from next month can only do so by limiting places, raising concerns that thousands of working parents could miss out.
Should boys and girls be treated differently in the early years? Annette Rawstrone spoke to a group of nursery school practitioners.
What do children gain from going to a nursery where they're taught in another language that comes from the British Isles? <STRONG> Jackie Cosh </STRONG> listens to the arguments
After the launch of the apprenticeship levy last month, Beena Nadeem sets out the dos and don’ts of agreements
Early years staff have expressed concern at racial incidents. And yet, says Mary Evans, they are in a unique position to be supportive at times of tension and to help children appreciate our diverse...
Making the move from nursery to primary school can throw up challenges for everyone involved, but settings can take steps to make the process easier. Rebecca Fisk suggests some methods.