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Parents’ fears for future of childcare

A childcare service described as being vital in allowing parents to work is under threat of closure – which could leave families who depend on it "facing an abyss".

The Stepping Stones sitter service in Glasgow has traditionally bridged the gap left by nurseries, childminders and after-school clubs for parents whose jobs require them to work shifts such as early mornings, evenings or weekends.