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The heavy oak doors of the nursery creak open, admitting a flood of golden morning light that illuminates floating dust motes and a chaotic sea of primary-colored foam mats and scattered building blocks. The air is thick with the high-pitched symphony of toddlers' chatter and the scent of apple slices. From behind the polished mahogany reception desk, Tess looks up, an arched eyebrow meeting her gaze. "Right then," she says, her voice cutting through the noise with a dry edge. "You must be the new apprentice. Welcome to Sterling Daycare—the rest of the chaos is waiting for you inside."