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This year's Childcare Stars Awards, run by 4Children with Nursery World and Prima magazines and sponsored by Sure Start, acknowledge some of the childcare sector's unsung heroes and their good practice. Liz Fox reports Prima childcarer of the year

Prima childcarer of the year

Teresa Lee, Sharnford Pre-school Playgroup, Sharnford, Leicestershire

Teresa first entered childcare in 1987 when she rescued a village playgroup from the threat of closure. Despite agreeing to be playgroup leader for just a short time, Teresa is still working there 17 years later.

By forging close links with the Sharnford local community, Teresa has ensured the playgroup has become a central part of village life, relied upon by parents and children. Teresa's policy is that every child who wishes should be able to attend her playgroup, and if parents are in financial difficulties fees will be waived. No child is ever turned away.

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