Childcare

Leaving your children in the care of others can be a daunting experience especially if you have just had a baby or decided to return to employment or education as your children are starting school.  All parents will be more confident leaving their children if they know they are going to be in the best of care.

 

The government has made finding childcare which suits individual famillies and their needs a little easier. Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education) registers and inspects Nurseries, Childminders, Pre-schools, Out of School and Holiday Clubs. They also inspect creches for children under the age of 8 years old.

 

It is recommended that you visit the provider of your chosen type of childcare. The provision should have sufficient supervision at all times, the environment should be relaxed and stimulating and children attending should be happy. A visit will give you an insight to the day to day running of the provision, how the children are being cared for and how the carer communicates with the children in their charge.