Amara is eight months old. Her mother, Priya, is returning to work and decides to enrol Amara in 'Little Steps Nursery'. The nursery has an excellent reputation: it has a very low child-to-staff ratio of 3:1, employs staff who all hold degrees in Early Childhood Studies, and runs structured, age-appropriate interactive group play sessions.
Using psychological research, explain the benefits for Amara of attending this nursery.
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