MUMS and dads can nominate their childcarers for prestigious awards recognising excellence.

Children's charity Kids' Clubs Network, which has launched the Excellence in Childcare Awards 2002, is offering prizes worth up to £3,000 in five different categories.

The five awards include childcarer of the year, playworker of the year, childminder of the year, baby nursery worker of the year and most creative activity programme.

Finalists will be invited to a star-studded gala dinner on June 25 where the winners will be announced.

For an entry form, call 020 7522 2100 or visit www.kidsclubs.org.uk