Creches

Crêches provide occasional care for children while their parents are shopping, playing sport or on a course for example. Parents are expected to remain on the same premises, although not necessarily in the same room. A crêche must be registered if it takes children under 8 years, runs for 2 hours or more a day and for 6 or more days a year on the same premises (even if the child attends for shorter periods).

Qualifications:

Depending on the size of the creche; there should be at least 2 or 3 staff that are trained to level 3 NVQ. Other workers should have relevant experience of worker with children.

Fees:

Creches cost around £3-£5 for each session.

Other Information:

What to look for:

Are the children calm safe and happy?
Do children play and talk together?
Are the staff listening to children and answering them carefully?
Are the staff joining in with what the children are doing?
Are the premises clean, well kept and safe for chlidren with fun outside play are (or will children go to parks and other places regularly)?

If there are other things you want to know, do not be afraid to ask. Good childcare staff expect you to ask questions and will be happy to answer them.

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