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Early Years Alliance, survey found nine out of 10 providers expect to increase fees, typically in April, and by an average of 8% - higher than in previous years.

New survey finds nursery fees to increase by 8% this year

Jeanette Hodgkinson pictured at her Welcome Cafe at Twyford

Jeanette is proud of her truly inclusive cafe

Youngsters at Melton's Little Rascals Day Nurseries enjoy playing with their new mini footballs donated by Barratts

World Cup fever starts early at Melton nurseries

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries broke rules by charging parents top-up fees for 'free' places

Nurseries and playgroups are still allowed to open in lockdown - but is it safe?

Many childcare providers were closed during lockdown, but some parents still paid for their services despite nurseries not operating or their child being unable to attend (Photo: Shutterstock)

Nurseries and childminders told to offer parents a refund if they paid during lo...

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