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Parents: are you managing to find appropriate childcare?

In this file photo dated Monday, 1 June 2020, children play at Little Darling Childcare in London.
In this file photo dated Monday, 1 June 2020, children play at Little Darling Childcare in London. Photograph: Frank Augstein/AP

As the government’s instruction to work from home will fall away on 19 July, many people in England prepare to return to the office for at least parts of the working week over the coming months.

In light of this, we’re keen to hear from parents about their experiences of securing adequate childcare.

What is nursery or childcare provision like in your area? What are waitlists like, are there any closures? How far do you have to travel for childcare? What are costs like, have they increased? Perhaps you have found there is an abundance of options due to low demand. Whatever your circumstances, we’d like to hear about it.

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