National Day Nurseries Association is the national membership association of day nurseries in the UK.

NDNA is dedicated to the provision, support and promotion of high-quality care and education for the benefit of children, families and communities.

Over 500,000 children are cared for by day nurseries.

In total 1.7 million children use childcare.

There are nearly 10,000 day nurseries in England and Wales.

Day nurseries are one of the fastest growing small businesses, with the number of nurseries having risen by 34 per cent since 2001.

An estimated 25 per cent of nurseries also provide out-of-school care for 5-11 year olds.

NDNA aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. It seeks to develop, encourage and maintain high standards in education and care for the benefit of the children, their families and their local communities.

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