10+ hour, 47+ min ago  (421+ words) A family hub was visited by the Children's Commissioner, who launched a survey to capture young people's ideas to present to politicians. Dame Rachel de Souza visited the site in Little Harwood and was welcomed by parents, staff and children....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (440+ words) Plans have been submitted to extend a dog day care business near Langho to help meet growing demand from local owners. The application relates to Valley View Pet Services, which operates on land off Whalley Old Road, close to Mytton…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (426+ words) A thriving and "outstanding" nursery in a Blackburn community centre can add a small extension to accommodate more children. A proposal by Prosperity Children"s Care Services to add the single-storey building to the Greenview Nursery in the Greenfields Community…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (782+ words) Parents are now paying more than "1, 000 a month for childcare on average, according to new figures. Data from UK Debt Expert reveals families are now spending more than ever on childcare - with London parents paying as much as "1, 431. 96 a month....

1+ year, 3+ day ago  (636+ words) Tax-Free Childcare can be used flexibly to pay for childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare - which can make a huge difference to parents trying to cover 13 weeks a year of school holidays with five weeks' annual leave. Parents and guardians'can use…...