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Services in Childcare (2)
What is a Day Nursery?
Day Nurseries provide: All day care for babies and children up to the age of 5. Are generally open from 8.00am - 6.00pm but some run from 7.00am - 7.00pm or longer. Are usually open all year round, except for weekends and bank holidays. There…What is a Childminder?
Childminding involves: Looking after one or more children under the age of 8 for more than a total of 2 hours a day on domestic premises (normally in the childminders own home) for reward. Registering and undergoing inspection by Ofsted - demonstrating the quality and…Choosing a Childminder
Introduction Many Childminders begin childminding when they are parents with young children of their own. This means many of their skills as carers will come from their own experience as parents, as well as their training. It is useful to spend some time talking to…Choosing a Day Nursery
Introduction Choosing the right Day Nursery can be a difficult decision; most parents wonder what to look out for when they start looking. Not every nursery will match your child’s personality, so be prepared to look around. Visit several and ask questions about the childcare…How is Childcare Regulated?
The external link (below) provides information about how Ofsted regulate childcare providers. It sets out how you might like to use the information available to you when choosing childcare and what to do if you have a concern about your provider.Childcare - Your Choices
Day Nurseries provide: All day care for babies and children up to the age of 5. Are generally open from 8.00am - 6.00pm but some run from 7.00am - 7.00pm or longer. Are usually open all year round, except for weekends and bank holidays. There…