‘When our nursery reopened only 7 kids came back. Most parents are terrified’

One in four nurseries say it is unlikely they will last a year, with those in the poorest areas hardest hit by Covid-19

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In the basement of an old church building, not far from Kingsland Road in the buzzing east London hipster haunt of Dalston, Maudette Uzoh is struggling to keep her nursery business alive in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Amazing Days Nursery opened four years ago at a time when the area was booming. The waiting list was full, with parents from diverse backgrounds, including many who worked in the arts and creative industries, all looking for childcare for their babies and toddlers so they could get back to the office.

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