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London childcare prices fall but nurseries warn of crisis looming

London childcare prices have dropped for the first time in 15 years but providers warned the reductions will not last.

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Parents fight to save Streatham Vale nursery

Parents in Streatham Vale are campaigning to save their local nursery after it closed its doors in March citing a budget shortfall.

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Nursery staff work flat out to support local families in childcare crisis

Twickenham nursery staff are firing on all cylinders to maintain high quality care despite rising costs and staffing pressures amid

Ten nurseries sold to largest independent schools group in London

The largest independent schools group in London bought ten more nurseries last week. Dukes Education was founded in 2015 by

Giant Easter bunny spotted bounding through Southfields in support of NHS staff

A nursery teacher dressed as the Easter bunny was seen sprinting seven miles around the Southfields grid last Saturday in

Lambeth nursery to close after lease row with council

A Lambeth nursery school will close next month, after a row resulted in the council not renewing their lease. Chestnut

Clapham nursery Abacus Ark keeps spirits high for kids and parents in lockdown

A Clapham nursery has adapted to the coronavirus crisis by setting up a nursery for key worker children, putting on

Cruel vandals loosen bolts from play equipment at Hampton playground putting thousands of tots at risk

Mindless vandals have risked causing serious injuries to children by removing bolts from play equipment at Nursery Green playground in Hampton. Following

‘Menaces to society’ jailed for Streatham nursery burglary

A team of prolific burglars which targeted a children’s nursery and swiped cash, mobile phones and laptops have been jailed

Nursery children in Wandsworth welcome two special visitors

Summary: The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister discussed proposals for a new childcare scheme. Image: By SWLondoner staff Children

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