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Large for-profit nursery groups are becoming more common – with negative consequences for parents and the sector

Africa Studio/Shutterstock Eva Lloyd, University of East London and Antonia Simon, UCL High-quality early education and childcare can have a positive impact on children’s wellbeing and life chances. The ability to combine work and care can benefit the whole family. But, for many parents, childcare costs are a significant drain on household income, and COVID-19 made childcare problems for families …