Kids Allowed has partnered with Kiddidrop.com, a service that connects local parents so they can share the nursery run.
Early years professionals want less structured learning for children and more opportunities for play, finds a sector-wide survey.
New Government advice has been published for childcare providers and schools on how to protect children at risk of extremism.
When a successful British nursery chain was sold to a US firm it set others in the sector wondering who might be next. Annette Rawstrone investigates
A positive approach to children's behaviour can never be solely about the children because, of course, young children are not the only people present. Adults are also involved, as:
Two thousand more two-year-olds will be eligible for a free early education place from September in plans to be announced by the Deputy Prime Minister today.
<P> A 'children's' breakfast cereal might seem an ideal start to the day, but those eye-catching packets contain high levels of sugar and salt. Mary Whiting gives some healthy choices </P>
Convenience aside, is it a good idea to take your child into your nursery? Mahrukh Choughtai meets nursery staff who have their children on-site More and more nursery staff are working in the nursery...
Young children with developmental delay will benefit from the care of a practitioner who responds to them as they are now, says Anne O'Connor.
Environment has a major effect on well-being, say Anthony Boulanger and Yeoryia Manolopoulou, directors of AY Architects, who offer some advice to those planning to build or refurbish a setting