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Search and find various types of childcare options available to parents childminder, nanny etc

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Crèches

Crèches offer occasional short-term care for children.

Disabled children

Help with finding suitable childcare to meet the needs of your child and family.

Childminders

Childminders are self employed and usually look after children in the childminder’s own home.

Arranging childcare

Simple steps on how to arrange childcare and things to ask before signing a contract.

Paying for childcare

Help and advice for parents and carers on paying for childcare.

Nannies, au pairs, babysitters

People who are employed to look after your child or children at your home.

Day nurseries

Providing childcare for babies as young as six weeks to pre-school four year olds

Out of school clubs

Some school children need safe care before and after school hours and also during school holidays.

Preschools and nursery schools

Play and education sessions for children from two to four years

Toddler groups

Opportunities for parents, carers and children to meet together to play and share experiences.

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