Patricia Jackson, head of regional development for the association,explained that while private providers account for most childcare inEngland there are concerns the sector is being left out of children'scentre planning.
There are also fears that the centres could lead to a surplus ofchildcare places and see existing provision squeezed out.
"Good-quality childcare, regardless of what sector it belongs to, shouldbe allowed to survive, participate and flourish," she said. "What wewant to see are real partnerships between local authorities and theprivate sector, plus other agencies such as primary care trusts, SureStart local programmes and Job Centre Plus. Integrated working isn'tsomething new for private sector day nurseries. They fully support itand want the opportunity to participate."
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