Six Bells Children's Centre

Childcare

 Childcare provided by us: 

• There is a Day Nursery linked to our Centre
• For information on Childminders or help with paying for Childcare contact the Children and Families Information Service: Telephone 08000 32 32 30

The different forms of childcare available

Childminders:

• Are self employed and provide care for between one and six children under 8 years old, in the childminder's own home
• May care for additional children aged between 8 and 15 years old
• May drop and pick up children from school or playgroup, and can provide flexible opening times for overnight and weekend care
•  Accredited childminders can offer Nursery Education Funded places.

Day Nurseries:

• Are private providers offering care for children from 0-5 years
• Care for children in age groups, and take part in a wide range of group activities
• Have fixed opening times, and most are open all year round, excluding weekends
• Accredited nurseries are eligible for Nursery Education Funding.

Maintained Nursery Settings:

• Are based on school sites
• Offer teacher supported learning though play, based around the Foundation Stage (Birth to 3) Curriculum, for 3 and 4 year olds prior to their entry to school
• open during term time only.

Pre-Schools (Playgroups):

• Provide sessional and wrap-around care, and learning through play for pre-school children
• Offer an introduction to group play away from Parents or Carers
• Some may offer Nursery Education Funded places.

Crèche:

• Provide short term on site care, often based in shopping centres, sport or learning facilities
• Care for children while parents attend specific training, sport or leisure facilities
• Most provide care for children aged 0-8 years.

Approved Childcarers:

• Offer childcare in the child’s own home
• Can be a particular benefit for parents who work unconventional hours, and for children with additional needs
• Parents may benefit from tax credits.